DRYSDALE
Drysdale
Drysdale is a Scottish surname of English origin, derived from the place name Dryfesdale in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The name is recorded as far back as the 13th century in various spellings such as Dryfesdale, Drysdall, and Drysdale.
History
The origin of the surname can be traced back to the location Dryfesdale, which is situated near Lockerbie in the Scottish borders. The first recording of the name dates to 1268 when Adam de Dryfesdale was noted in a document relating to records in Scotland. Over the centuries, the name has evolved through different spellings due to variations in pronunciation and clerical errors.
Distribution
The Drysdale surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the areas surrounding Dumfriesshire and the Scottish borders. However, the name has also spread to England and other parts of the English-speaking world due to migration and historical events.
Notable Individuals
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John Drysdale (1698–1788): A Scottish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland.
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Marjorie Drysdale (1912–1999): A renowned Scottish artist known for her vivid landscape paintings inspired by the Scottish countryside.
Legacy
The Drysdale surname carries a legacy of Scottish heritage and is a reminder of the historical connections to the land of Dumfriesshire. The descendants of the Drysdale family have continued to spread their name and influence across different parts of the world, contributing to various fields and professions.
There are approximately 3,897 people named Drysdale in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,395th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Drysdale.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.