DEGALE
Also recorded as De Gale, De-Gale, de Gale
Degale
The surname Degale originates from the British Isles, specifically from England. The name possibly has Norman-French origins, derived from the Old French word "de" meaning "from" and "gaille" meaning "joy" or "merriment". The name could have been brought over by the Normans during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
Individuals with the surname Degale are part of a lineage that could be traced back to medieval England, and it is thought to have been primarily found in the southern regions of the country.
One of the notable bearers of the surname is James Degale, a British professional boxer who won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. His achievements have helped bring recognition to the surname both in the sporting world and beyond.
The surname Degale may have variations in spelling due to anglicisation or regional accents, but its roots are firmly embedded in English history and culture.
There are approximately 179 people named Degale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Degale.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Anthony
- Daniel
- Francis
- James
- Leroy
- Lewis
- Lf
- Luther
- Patrick
- Rodney
- Vincent
Female
- Bernadette
- Beverley
- Christina
- Diane
- Jean
- Judith
- Louise
- Pauline
- Rosalina
- Simone