DOUBLE
Double
Double is a surname of English origin that has its roots in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English word "dubbel," meaning "double," and likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a prominent double chin, was of a large stature, or had some other physical characteristic that led to the nickname.
The Double surname is chiefly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals as they migrated and settled in new regions.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Double have been involved in various professions and activities, reflecting the diverse paths that families have taken over the centuries. Some may have been farmers, craftsmen, merchants, or members of the clergy.
Genealogical records show that the surname Double has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Dubel, Dubbel, and Dubble. This variability is typical of surnames that have been passed down from one generation to the next, with changes occurring through clerical errors, dialectal differences, or personal choice.
Today, the surname Double is relatively rare but continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. As with many surnames, the name Double carries with it a rich tapestry of family history, connections, and stories that contribute to the diverse heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,045 people named Double in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,121st most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Double.
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
- David
- Gary
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Louise
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Susan
- Victoria
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Daaboul
- Dabal
- Dabble
- Dabel
- Dabele
- Dabell
- Dabill
- Dable
- Daboul
- Daibell
- Daible
- Dauble
- Dayball
- Daybell
- Daybill
- Dayble
- Deabell
- Deabill
- Deable
- Deball
- Debble
- Debel
- Debell
- Debella
- Debelle
- Debil
- Deble
- Debolla
- Deeble
- Deibel
- Deubel
- Deuble
- Diabel
- Diable
- Diablo
- Diball
- Dibbell
- Dibble
- Dibblee
- Dibell
- Dibella
- Dibello
- Dible
- Diblee
- Diboll
- Dieball
- Diebel
- Dobble
- Dobel
- Dobele
- Dobell
- Dobill
- Doble
- Doebele
- Douba
- Doubal
- Doubble
- Doube
- Doubek
- Doubell
- Doubler
- Doublet
- Dowbell
- Dowble
- Dubal
- Dubale
- Dubbels
- Dubble
- Dubel
- Dubele
- Dubell
- Dubiel
- Dubiela
- Dubil
- Dubla
- Duble
- Dubula
- Dubyl
- Dybal
- Dybala
- Dyball
- Dybel
- Dybell
- Dyble
- Dybul
- Tabala
- Tabbal
- Tabel
- Tabell
- Tabil
- Table
- Tabula
- Taibel
- Taubel
- Teable
- Tebball
- Tebbel
- Tebble
- Teble
- Teboul
- Teebble
- Tibball
- Tibbel
- Tibble
- Tibell
- Tibil
- Tible
- Tobal
- Tobbell
- Tobel
- Tobell
- Tobli
- Tobola
- Tobull
- Toubale
- Touboul
- Tubble
- Tubel
- Tuble
- Twyble
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.