DELVE
Delve
Delve is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word "delfan," meaning "to dig" or "to delve," and was likely used as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a digger, miner, or labourer.
The surname Delve is most commonly found in the regions of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent in England. It can be traced back to medieval times, and variations of the surname, such as Delver and Delvie, have also been recorded in historical documents.
Individuals with the surname Delve have been documented in various historical records, including census data, church registers, and other archival sources. The name may have evolved over time due to factors such as changing family dynamics, migration, and local dialects.
Today, the surname Delve is relatively rare, but it still persists in some parts of England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration. Like many surnames of Old English origin, Delve provides a link to the rich history and cultural heritage of Britain and its people.
There are approximately 703 people named Delve in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,670th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Delve.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Glenn
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Kathleen
- Lucy
- Melanie
- Nm
- Sarah
- Susan