DOUBLEDAY
Doubleday
Doubleday is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English pre-7th Century name 'Dudda', a personal name of uncertain meaning with 'ba' - enclosure in a clearing. The name Doubleday is believed to denote a person who dwelled by a clearing or a plot of land originally owned by someone named Dudda.
The surname Doubleday is predominantly found in the United Kingdom and the United States, with historical records tracing back to the early 13th century. Variants of the name include Doubledaye, Doubledayson, and Doubledae.
One of the notable bearers of the Doubleday surname is Abner Doubleday (1819–1893), a United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. While Doubleday was not the inventor of baseball, a popular myth, he did play a key role in the development of the game.
Today, individuals with the surname Doubleday can be found across various professions and industries, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy in British history and genealogy.
Typical given names associated with the Doubleday surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Janice
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
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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There are approximately 714 people named Doubleday in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,561st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Doubleday.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Doubleday
- John Gordon Doubleday - Diplomat (1920 to 1982)
- Edward Doubleday - Entomologist and ornithologist (1810 to 1849)
- Henry Doubleday - Entomologist and ornithologist (1808 to 1875)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.