DAW
Daw
The surname Daw is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "daw," meaning a jackdaw, which is a type of crow. The name could have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being lively or mischievous. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place frequented by jackdaws.
The Daw surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. It is also present in Wales and Scotland, albeit less frequently.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Daw have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. The Daw family name has a long history and is an integral part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,439 people named Daw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,572nd most common surname in Britain. Around 37 in a million people in Britain are named Daw.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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