DEFOE
Also recorded as De Foe, de Foe
Defoe
Defoe is a British surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "d'Uffoue", meaning "of Uffoue." The name is believed to have been brought to England by Huguenot immigrants in the late 17th century.
The most famous bearer of the Defoe surname is the renowned English writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731). Daniel Defoe is best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe", published in 1719, which is considered one of the earliest English novels and a classic of English literature.
The Defoe surname has become synonymous with creativity, literary excellence, and storytelling. Over the centuries, various individuals with the Defoe surname have made significant contributions to the fields of literature, journalism, and the arts.
Today, the Defoe surname is relatively rare but continues to be associated with a literary legacy that has left an indelible mark on British culture and beyond.
There are approximately 306 people named Defoe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Defoe.
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Albert
- Cory
- Daniel
- Jermain
- John
- Lucas
- Mark
- Michael
- Oliver
- Patrick
- Paul
- Simon
- William
Female
- Ann
- Ayesha
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Emma
- Faye
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sharon
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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