DELAMERE
Recorded variant spellings include De La Mere, de La Mere
Delamere
Delamere is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old French phrase "de la mere," meaning "from the lake." The name likely originated from the village of Delamere in Cheshire, England, situated near a large mere or lake.
The surname Delamere is believed to have aristocratic origins, associated with the landed gentry and nobility of medieval England. It has been found in historical records dating back to the 13th century.
Individuals bearing the surname Delamere have been noted in various historical sources, including land deeds, wills, and genealogical records. The name has also been linked to prominent figures in British history, including those involved in politics, military service, and the arts.
Today, the surname Delamere is relatively rare but continues to be borne by descendants of the original families. It is often found in genealogical research and local histories, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient English surname.
Typical given names associated with the Delamere surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Katrina
- Kelly
- Linda
- Louise
- Mary
- Susan
- Winifred
Similar and related surnames
- Dalamare
- Dalamore
- Dalimore
- Dallamore
- Dallemore
- Dallimer
- Dallimire
- Dallimore
- Dallmeier
- Dallymore
- Dalmar
- Dalmer
- Dalmore
- Delaere
- Delamar
- Delamarche
- Delamare
- Delamarre
- Delame
- Delamer
- Delamerced
- Delamora
- Delamore
- Delbaere
- Delemare
- Delemer
- Delemere
- Delemore
- Dellamore
- Dellamura
- Dellamuro
- Dellimore
- Dellmar
- Delmar
- Delmer
- Delmore
- Delmoro
- Dilamore
- Dillamore
- Dillemore
- Dillimore
- Dillmore
- Dilmore
- Dolameir
- Dolamore
- Dolemore
- Dolimore
- Dollamore
- Dollemore
- Dolleymore
- Dollimer
- Dollimore
- Dollmore
- Dollymore
- Dolmar
- Dolmer
- Dolmor
- Dolmore
- Dolomore
- Dullimore
- Dulmeer
- Talmer
- Talmor
- Tillmore
- Tilmer
- Tolmaer
- Tolmar
- Tolmer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 300 people named Delamere in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Delamere.
Famous people named Delamere
- Louise Delamere - Actress
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.