DELAHAY
Also recorded as De La Hay, De-La-Hay, De-la-hay, de La Hay
Delahay
Delahay is a Welsh and English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French "de la Haye", meaning "of the enclosure" or "of the hedge". The surname is believed to have been brought to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Delahay family has ancient roots dating back to the medieval period.
The Delahay surname is not widely common in Britain today, but it is still found among the Welsh and English populations. Variants of the surname include De La Hay and De La Haye.
Individuals bearing the surname Delahay have made contributions to various fields, including literature, academia, and politics. The name continues to be researched and documented by genealogists and historians interested in tracing family lineages and ancestry in Britain.
Overall, the Delahay surname represents a part of Britain's diverse and rich cultural heritage, reflecting the country's historical connection to Norman and Welsh ancestry.
There are approximately 304 people named Delahay in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Delahay.
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
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- Greville
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Emma
- Faye
- Jane
- Janine
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sylvia