DAWBER
Dawber
Origin and Meaning: Dawber is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "daw", meaning beloved or cherished, and the Old English word "bēor", meaning bear. The combination of these elements suggests a meaning of a beloved bear, denoting strength and loyalty.
History: The Dawber surname is believed to have originated in the northwestern region of England, particularly in Lancashire. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 16th century, where it was commonly found in Lancashire and surrounding areas.
Notable Bearers:
- Johnny Dawber (1925–1993) - English footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Emma Dawber (b. 1981) - British artist known for her unique sculptures and installations exploring themes of nature and identity.
Variants: Variants of the Dawber surname include Dawbey, Dabber, and Deabear.
References:
- Harrison, H. (2006). The Surnames of the United Kingdom. London: The Crowood Press.
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge.
Please note that the information provided in this entry is for illustrative purposes and may not be historically accurate.
There are approximately 1,401 people named Dawber in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,672nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Dawber.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jayne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dauber
- Daber
- Darber
- Dabber
- Dawbe
- Dabar
- Dabare
- Dabir
- Dabire
- Dabiri
- Dabor
- Dabra
- Dabre
- Dabreu
- Darbar
- Darbari
- Darbury
- Dauberrey
- Dauberry
- Daubert
- Daubury
- Dawbarn
- Dawbee
- Dawberry
- Dawbery
- Dawborn
- Dawborne
- Dawburn
- Dawbury
- Dawer
- Dawker
- Dawser
- Dearberg
- Debaere
- Debar
- Debari
- Debarra
- Debarre
- Debarro
- Deber
- Debera
- Debere
- Debierre
- Deboor
- Debor
- Debora
- Debore
- Debra
- Debre
- Debree
- Debrie
- Debrou
- Derber
- Diabira
- Diabor
- Dibari
- Dibber
- Dibor
- Dibra
- Diebar
- Dobber
- Dobeer
- Dober
- Dobier
- Dobor
- Dobra
- Dobre
- Dobrea
- Dobree
- Dobrie
- Doobaree
- Doober
- Dorber
- Dowber
- Dubar
- Dubber
- Duber
- Dubier
- Dubra
- Dubrau
- Dubre
- Dubree
- Dubro
- Durber
- Tabar
- Tabara
- Tabari
- Tabarra
- Tabbara
- Tabbuor
- Taber
- Tabor
- Tabora
- Tabori
- Tabour
- Tabra
- Tabur
- Taeuber
- Tauber
- Teber
- Teuber
- Tibber
- Tiber
- Tiberi
- Tiberia
- Tiberio
- Tibor
- Tieber
- Tobar
- Tober
- Toubro
- Towber
- Tuber
- Tubera
- Tubor
- Tyber
- Tybor
- Tybura
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.