DELAHAYE
Also recorded as De La Haye, De-La-Haye, Dela Haye, de La Haye, dela Haye
Delahaye
The surname Delahaye is of Norman French origin, derived from the Old French words "de la" meaning "from the" and "haie" meaning "hedge" or "fence". The name likely originated as a toponymic surname for individuals who lived by a hedge or a boundary.
The Delahaye surname is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over the centuries, the Delahaye surname has been found in various regions of England, with concentrations particularly in the southern counties.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Delahaye have made contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. The surname has also been affiliated with prominent families in British history.
The Delahaye surname continues to be present in contemporary Britain, carried by descendants of those who bore the name in earlier generations. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation have emerged, adding to the diversity of the Delahaye lineage in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 539 people named Delahaye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Delahaye.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie