Door

Door is a British surname with roots in Anglo-Saxon and Middle English languages. The name is thought to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or worked with doors, or lived near a prominent door structure.

The surname Door has been found in historical records throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. Variants of the surname, such as Doore and Dore, have also been documented in certain areas.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Door have made contributions across various fields, from arts and literature to business and politics. The surname Door remains a distinct part of British genealogy, reflecting the diverse tapestry of names that make up the country's rich cultural heritage.

There are approximately 142 people named Door in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Door.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Eric
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Martin
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Charlotte
  • Gabrielle
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Katherine
  • Kristen
  • Mary
  • Pauline
  • Rita
  • Samantha
  • Sharmila
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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