DORLING
Dorling
Dorling is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name Deorling, which means “beloved one” or “darling”. It is a patronymic surname, indicating a familial connection to an ancestor named Deorling.
The earliest recorded instance of the Dorling surname can be traced back to the county of Norfolk in the 13th century, with various spellings such as Dorlinge and Duryng. Over time, the name spread across different regions of England.
Individuals bearing the surname Dorling have made contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and politics. Notable bearers of the surname include George Dorling, a renowned historian, and Sarah Dorling, a prominent novelist.
The Dorling surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient family name.
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There are approximately 1,096 people named Dorling in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,877th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Dorling.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Beverly
- Christine
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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