DULAY
Dulay
Dulay is a British surname with a rich and diverse history. The origin of this surname can be traced back to the Punjab region of India, specifically among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Punjabi word "dulai," which means "groom" or "son-in-law."
Historically, the Dulay family was involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and military service. Many members of the Dulay family migrated from India to the United Kingdom, particularly during the British Raj period, in search of better opportunities and a new life.
Over the years, the Dulay surname has spread across different parts of the UK, with notable concentrations in regions such as the West Midlands, London, and Yorkshire. Today, individuals bearing the surname Dulay can be found in diverse professions and fields, contributing to the cultural tapestry of British society.
The Dulay surname reflects the multicultural heritage of Britain and serves as a reminder of the historical ties between India and the UK. It stands as a testament to the resilience, adaptability, and achievements of families who have carried this name through generations.
There are approximately 387 people named Dulay in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Dulay.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Sikh
Language of origin: Punjabi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Gurdeep
- Gurdip
- Gurjit
- Harbhajan
- Hardip
- Harvinder
- Jaswinder
- Parminder
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Sandeep
- Sundeep
- Tanvier
Female
- Baljinder
- Baljit
- Balvinder
- Balwinder
- Gurpreet
- Hardip
- Jane
- Jaswinder
- Kulvinder
- Linda
- Mandip
- Manjit
- Sandeep
- Sukhbinder
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dula
- Dul
- Duhl
- Doulay
- Doolay
- Doula
- Dualy
- Dailey
- Dailley
- Dailly
- Daily
- Dalay
- Dalaya
- Daley
- Daliya
- Dallay
- Dalley
- Dalloy
- Dally
- Daly
- Dauley
- Dawley
- Dayley
- Dayly
- Dealey
- Deally
- Dealy
- Deeley
- Deely
- Deeoly
- Deiley
- Deily
- Delay
- Delaye
- Deleay
- Deley
- Dellay
- Delley
- Delloye
- Delly
- Deloy
- Dely
- Deuley
- Dewley
- Dewly
- Dieley
- Dilay
- Diley
- Dilley
- Dilly
- Dlay
- Dlouhy
- Doelly
- Doiley
- Dolay
- Doley
- Dollay
- Dolley
- Dolly
- Doly
- Dolye
- Dooley
- Doolley
- Doolly
- Dooly
- Doughlas
- Douley
- Douly
- Dowley
- Dowly
- Doyley
- Doyly
- Duala
- Duelly
- Dulac
- Dulai
- Dulais
- Dulak
- Dulake
- Dulal
- Dulam
- Dulan
- Dulane
- Dular
- Dulas
- Dulat
- Dulaw
- Duley
- Dull
- Dulla
- Dullam
- Dullan
- Dullar
- Dullas
- Dullat
- Dullaway
- Dullay
- Dullea
- Dullee
- Dulley
- Dully
- Duly
- Tailey
- Tailley
- Tailly
- Talay
- Taley
- Talley
- Talloy
- Tally
- Taloy
- Taly
- Tawley
- Tayloy
- Tealey
- Teally
- Teeley
- Teely
- Telley
- Telly
- Tewley
- Tieley
- Tiley
- Tilley
- Tilly
- Tily
- Toaley
- Tolay
- Toley
- Tolley
- Tolly
- Toly
- Tooley
- Toolley
- Tooly
- Touley
- Towley
- Toyloy
- Tueley
- Tuely
- Tuiley
- Tulay
- Tuley
- Tullay
- Tulley
- Tully
- Tuly
- Tyley
- Tyly
- Dulaj
- Dulau
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.