DENNY
Denny
Denny is a surname of Old English origin, believed to derive from the medieval personal name "Den(n)i," meaning "the Dane" or "of Denmark." The surname is predominantly found in England, particularly in areas with strong historical ties to Scandinavia.
The Denny surname has a rich history, with notable individuals bearing this name across different periods. One prominent figure was Sir Anthony Denny (1501-1549), a trusted advisor to King Henry VIII of England. Sir Anthony Denny is known for his key role in managing the affairs of the royal court during a tumultuous period of political and religious change in England.
Over the centuries, various branches of the Denny family have flourished, contributing to diverse fields such as politics, academia, and the arts. The surname Denny is also associated with several place names in the United Kingdom, such as Denny, a town in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Today, individuals with the surname Denny can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diasporic nature of British families. The Denny name continues to be preserved and celebrated through genealogical research, family crests, and reunions, maintaining a connection to its historical roots and heritage.
There are approximately 5,024 people named Denny in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,879th most common surname in Britain. Around 77 in a million people in Britain are named Denny.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Joan
- Joanne
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Denney
- Danny
- Dany
- Daney
- Danni
- Deanne
- Danyi
- Danyo
- Dann
- Danie
- Dean
- Dannis
- Deanney
- Deaney
- Danney
- Deann
- Dainey
- Deani
- Denn
- Denna
- Deany
- Deeney
- Deeny
- Degney
- Denay
- Deney
- Deneys
- Deni
- Denie
- Denin
- Dennay
- Denne
- Denneys
- Denni
- Dennie
- Dennies
- Dennis
- Denns
- Dennys
- Deny
- Denya
- Denye
- Denyes
- Denys
- Dieny
- Dainys
- Dannie
- Deanie
- Deanin
- Deanis
- Degnin
- Dehany
- Dehn
- Dein
- Dene
- Deneny
- Denies
- Denine
- Denins
- Denis
- Deniyi
- Deniz
- Dennes
- Dennig
- Dennihey
- Dennin
- Denniss
- Dennit
- Denno
- Denyse
- Deyn
- Deyns
- Dehaney
- Dennehy
- Digney
- Doney
- Dooney
- Downey
- Tiney
- Tinney
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.