DAULBY
Also recorded as D'Aulby
Daulby
Daulby is a surname of British origin, primarily associated with the regions of Lancashire and Cheshire. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon or Old Norse descent, deriving from the Old Norse personal name "Dalr" meaning valley, and the Old English word "by" referring to a farmstead or settlement. The surname likely denoted someone who lived in or near a valley farm.
The earliest recorded instances of the Daulby surname date back to the 16th century in Lancashire, specifically in the city of Liverpool. Members of the Daulby family have been noted for their involvement in various trades and occupations, including agriculture, business, and public service.
Over the centuries, the Daulby surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities or establishing connections in different regions. Today, individuals bearing the Daulby surname can be found across the country and in various parts of the world, often tracing their ancestry back to the northwestern regions of England.
The name Daulby may have undergone variations in spelling over time, with alternate forms such as "Dalby" or "Dolby" occasionally appearing in historical records. These variations are reflective of the fluidity and evolution of surnames through generations.
The Daulby surname, like many British surnames, carries with it a sense of heritage and familial identity, linking individuals to their ancestors and the places from which their family history originates. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in contemporary society while preserving the legacy of those who bore it in the past.
There are approximately 452 people named Daulby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Daulby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Cliff
- Clifford
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Keith
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Clarissa
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hayley
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Joanna
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.