DOLLAR
Dollar
Dollar is a Scottish surname of local origin, derived from the village of Dollar in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The name likely refers to an individual who hailed from or resided in Dollar.
Origins:
The surname Dollar is of Scottish origin and is classified as a habitation name. It signifies that the original bearer of the surname was associated with the village of Dollar, either by birth, dwelling, or familial connections to the area.
Distribution:
The surname Dollar is relatively rare, with a concentration of individuals bearing the name found mainly in Scotland and parts of the United Kingdom. The dispersion of the surname beyond its Scottish origins may be attributed to migration patterns and historical movements of people.
Notable Individuals:
- Andrew Dollar: (b. 1950) A Scottish artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Nancy Dollar: (b. 1965) A British historian specializing in medieval Scottish history.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Dollar may include Dolour, Doller, and Dollard.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 149 people named Dollar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dollar.
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
- Joseph
- Julian
- Richard
- Robin
- Synolde
Female
- Caroline
- Dorothy
- Gloria
- Linda
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.