DENYER
Denyer
Denyer is a surname of British origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Dene'. The name originally denoted someone who came from a valley or dale, indicating a topographical origin.
History
The Denyer surname is thought to have originated in the southern region of England, with historical records indicating early concentrations in counties such as Hampshire and Sussex. Over the centuries, bearers of the Denyer name have been found throughout various parts of Britain, reflecting the movement and settlement of families across the country.
Notable Individuals
1. John Denyer (1822-1892)
- A renowned architect known for his contributions to the Victorian era, especially in the design of churches and public buildings.
2. Sarah Denyer (b. 1975)
- A celebrated British artist known for her innovative use of mixed media and exploration of nature themes in her work.
Modern Distribution
In the modern era, the Denyer surname can still be found among families across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where descendants of the British diaspora have settled.
References
- Wilson, A. (2003). The Book of British Surnames. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.
- Grimes, D. (2010). Surnames of the United Kingdom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 2,909 people named Denyer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,060th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Denyer.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kathryn
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Denman
- Daner
- Danner
- Daneri
- Dannar
- Daenner
- Danier
- Dainer
- Denye
- Danyer
- Dayner
- Deaner
- Deener
- Degner
- Dehner
- Deiner
- Denar
- Denaro
- Denayer
- Dener
- Denero
- Denert
- Denery
- Denier
- Deniro
- Denner
- Denners
- Dennery
- Dennier
- Dennor
- Denora
- Denore
- Denoyer
- Denyar
- Denyor
- Diener
- Dannery
- Danor
- Dehnert
- Demner
- Denereaz
- Denheyer
- Denmer
- Dennar
- Dennert
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