Daplyn

Daplyn is a British surname with a history rooted in the medieval era. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old English personal name "Daeppa," which means "deep" or "profound," combined with "lyn," a suffix commonly found in surnames denoting a locality or a place.

The first recorded instance of the surname Daplyn dates back to the early 14th century in Somerset, England, where families bearing this name were primarily concentrated. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Individuals with the surname Daplyn have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and sciences. The name has also been associated with notable figures in British history.

Today, Daplyn remains a distinctive and rare surname, cherished by those who bear it as a connection to their heritage and ancestry.

There are approximately 158 people named Daplyn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Daplyn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Simon
  • Thomas
  • Tim
  • Timothy

Female

  • Bernadette
  • Claire
  • Ea
  • Eleanor
  • Elizabeth
  • Fiona
  • Joanne
  • Kim
  • Lyn
  • Natasha
  • Susannah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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