DINNAGE
Dinnage
Dinnage is a British surname of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Dionysia", a feminine form of "Dennis". The name is primarily found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the 16th century.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Dinnage is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, denoting "son of Dennis". The personal name Dennis itself is of Greek origin, coming from the name Dionysius, which means "follower of Dionysos", the Greek god of wine and revelry.
Distribution and Popularity
The Dinnage surname is relatively rare, with most occurrences concentrated in the counties of Sussex and Surrey in southern England. The name has not been among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom historically, but it has maintained a presence in genealogical records and local histories.
Notable Individuals
- Nina Dinnage (b. 1972): An English actress known for her roles in British television dramas.
- Tom Dinnage (b. 1985): A British historian and author specialising in medieval English history.
Variants
Variants of the Dinnage surname may include Dinage, Dinneg, or Dinidge, reflecting historical variations in spelling and pronunciation.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
There are approximately 487 people named Dinnage in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Dinnage.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alexander
- Christopher
- David
- Gareth
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ray
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Anita
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Ec
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Natalie
- Paula
- Samantha
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.