DODIMEAD
Dodimead
Dodimead is a surname of English origin that is predominantly found in the southern counties of England, such as Sussex and Kent. The name is of locational origin and is derived from the Old English words "dod" meaning a hill or a rounded elevation, and "mead" meaning a meadow or clearing. Therefore, the surname Dodimead likely originally referred to someone who lived by a hill in a meadow.
The Dodimead family has a long history, with records dating back to the late Middle Ages. They were known to have been landowners and farmers, reflecting the agricultural nature of English society during that time. Over the centuries, the Dodimead surname has been passed down through generations, with variations in spelling such as Dodmire and Dodmeade appearing in historical documents.
Notable individuals bearing the Dodimead surname have been recorded in various historical records, contributing to local communities and, in some cases, making significant achievements in fields such as agriculture, politics, and business. The surname Dodimead, while not one of the most common surnames in England, remains a symbol of heritage and identity for those who bear it.
There are approximately 129 people named Dodimead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dodimead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Clive
- Derek
- Ian
- Jason
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Shaun
Female
- Christine
- Diane
- Emma
- Joan
- Kerry
- Melanie
- Patricia
- Sasha
- Stacey
- Valerie
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