DOMINY
Dominy
Surname: Dominy
The surname Dominy is of British origin, deriving from the old personal name "Dominic", which is thought to be of Latin origin meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord".
Distribution: The surname Dominy is most commonly found across the southern regions of England, particularly in the county of Somerset.
History: The Dominy surname dates back to medieval times in England, first appearing in written records in the late 12th century. It is linked to the spread of Christianity in England, with the personal name Dominic being associated with the saints and Christian missionaries of that era.
Notable Individuals:
- James Dominy (1801-1877) - A prominent trade merchant based in London during the Victorian era, known for his contributions to the shipping industry.
- Rebecca Dominy (b. 1975) - An acclaimed actress from Somerset, known for her performances in British stage productions.
The surname Dominy has retained its historical significance and continues to be a part of British heritage, reflecting the influence of Latin language and Christian culture on the development of English surnames.
There are approximately 523 people named Dominy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Dominy.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Diane
- Katharine
- Katherine
- Louise
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rosemary
- Silena
- Stephanie
- Susan
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