DENHOLM
Denholm
Denholm is a surname of British origin, primarily found in Scotland and the northern regions of England. The name is locational and is derived from the village of Denholm in the Scottish Borders. The village's name is thought to be of Old English or Old Norse origin, possibly meaning "valley island."
The Denholm surname is considered to be quite old, with historical records dating back to the medieval period in Scotland. The family bearing this surname was known to be landowners and farmers in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland region of England.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Denholm have been involved in various professions and industries, including agriculture, trade, and military service. The name has spread beyond its original homeland, with Denholms found in different parts of the United Kingdom and even beyond.
Notable individuals with the surname Denholm include actors, professionals, and scholars. The ancestral seat of the Denholm family is believed to have been in the village of Denholm, although many descendants have since moved to different parts of the country.
Today, the surname Denholm is relatively rare but continues to be borne by families proud of their Scottish and English heritage. The name carries a sense of tradition and history, rooted in the ancient landscapes of the Scottish Borders and northern England.
There are approximately 2,022 people named Denholm in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,178th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Denholm.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Marion
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan