DEWEY
Dewey
Dewey is a British surname of Norman French origin, derived from the Old French personal name "Dode". The name first arrived in England during the Norman Conquest of 1066, with the surname evolving over centuries to its current form, Dewey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dewey can be dated back to the medieval era, with William Dodeye documented in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. Over time, various branches of the Dewey family spread across different regions of England and became established in local communities.
The Dewey surname is now found throughout the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Worcestershire. Descendants of the Dewey family have made contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.
The etymology and history of the Dewey surname offer a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of British genealogy and exemplify the enduring legacy of Norman influence on English culture.
There are approximately 2,445 people named Dewey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,568th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Dewey.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan