DELPH
Delph
The surname Delph is of Old English origin, deriving from the word "delf" which means a quarry or a pit. Delph is a locational surname, associated with various places in England such as Delph in Greater Manchester and Delph in West Yorkshire. Alternatively, it may also be an occupational name given to someone who worked in a quarry.
The Delph surname is predominantly found in the West Midlands, particularly in Staffordshire and Worcestershire. The name has variations such as Delf, Delfe, and Delff.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Delph dates back to the 13th century, with variations of the name appearing in records throughout English history. The Delph family has been known to have been involved in various industries such as mining and quarrying, reflecting the origins of the surname.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Delph can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British emigrants have settled. The name continues to be a reminder of England's industrial and geological heritage.
There are approximately 144 people named Delph in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Delph.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Adrian
- Carl
- Carlton
- David
- Fabian
- Graham
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
- Terence
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Dorothy
- Ellen
- Jennifer
- Kate
- Linda
- Louise
- Marie
- Paula
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Yvonne