DEWDNEY
Dewdney
The surname Dewdney is of English origin and is locational. It is derived from the place name "Dewdney" in Wiltshire, which is recorded as "Depedeneie" in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is composed of the Old English elements "deop" meaning deep, and "denu" meaning valley, indicating someone who lived in or near a deep valley.
The Dewdney family has been prominent in British history, with members holding various positions of influence and responsibility over the centuries. Notably, Sir Henry William Atherton Dewdney (1837–1916) was a Canadian politician and the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. He played a significant role in the development of Western Canada during his career.
Today, the surname Dewdney continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, reflecting its enduring legacy from its historical roots in Wiltshire.
There are approximately 544 people named Dewdney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Dewdney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Graham
- Guy
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Carly
- Catherine
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Vera