DIGNAM
Dignam
The surname Dignam is of English origin and is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Dicca" or "Dinc(h)a", combined with the Anglo-Saxon word "ham", meaning home or settlement.
The Dignam surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in England. The name has various spellings throughout history, including Dignan and Dignard. The distribution of the surname Dignam is primarily concentrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Individuals with the surname Dignam have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and business. One notable figure with the surname is James Dignam, a renowned 19th-century poet known for his evocative verses capturing the beauty of the British landscape.
Today, the surname Dignam continues to be borne by families in the United Kingdom and beyond, serving as a reminder of their ancestral roots and heritage.
There are approximately 691 people named Dignam in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,792nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Dignam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Helen
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle