DUMBLETON
Dumbleton
Dumbleton is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to have roots in the village of Dumbleton in Worcestershire. The surname is classified as a habitation name, symbolising that the original bearer hailed from or resided in the aforementioned village.
Etymology
The name "Dumbleton" is thought to derive from the Old English personal name Dunna, meaning "hill," combined with tun, which signifies an enclosure or settlement. Therefore, the name likely signified someone who lived near or on a hill in the village of Dumbleton.
Distribution and History
The Dumbleton surname has been primarily concentrated in the Worcestershire region, particularly in and around the village of Dumbleton. Over time, individuals bearing this surname may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to its presence in various regions worldwide.
Notable Individuals
Historical records indicate that the Dumbleton surname has been relatively rare and not associated with prominent figures in British history. Nevertheless, individuals with this surname have likely contributed to their communities through various occupations and roles.
As with many ancient surnames, the significance and prominence of the Dumbleton name may not lie in famous individuals but rather in the collective history and heritage it represents for those who bear it.
There are approximately 776 people named Dumbleton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,984th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Dumbleton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Neale
- Neil
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Elsie
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Penny
- Susan
- Valerie