DELO

Also recorded as De Lo, de Lo

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Delo

Delo is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "delfe" meaning "digger" or "excavator". The name is believed to have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a digger or a ditcher.

Distribution and History

The surname Delo is relatively rare and is found primarily in the United Kingdom. It is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, especially in counties such as Sussex and Surrey.

Notable Individuals

John Delo: A prominent 19th-century architect known for his work in designing churches and public buildings in England.
Sarah Delo: An accomplished painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the country.

Variants

Variants of the surname Delo include Deleo, Delow, Delowen, and Deleau.

References

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, edited by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, and Peter McClure, Oxford University Press, 2016.

There are approximately 207 people named Delo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Delo.

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
Anthony
David
Jamie
Jason
Mark
Michael
Patrick
Paul
Robert
Stephen
Warren
Wayne

Female

Ann
Davina
Diana
Elaine
Emma
Fiona
Jayne
Karen
Kelsey
Lynne
Olivia
Rebecca
Sarah
Tracy
Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.