DUNLOP
Dunlop
Dunlop is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of ancient origin. The name is derived from the Old Gaelic word "dun" meaning a fort, and "lubh" meaning bend or loop. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a place by a river bend or a fortification.
The earliest recorded instance of the Dunlop surname dates back to the 13th century in Ayrshire, Scotland. The Dunlops were known to have held lands in the area and were prominent in the local community. Over the centuries, the Dunlop name spread to other parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Dunlop name is also associated with the invention of the pneumatic tyre by Scottish inventor John Boyd Dunlop in the late 19th century. This revolutionary invention transformed the automotive industry and made the Dunlop name famous worldwide.
Today, the Dunlop surname is found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with the descendants of the original Dunlop family continuing to bear the name with pride. The Dunlop name carries a rich history and legacy, symbolising innovation, resilience, and a connection to the lands of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
There are approximately 8,563 people named Dunlop in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,106th most common surname in Britain. Around 131 in a million people in Britain are named Dunlop.
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
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Helen
- Julia
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan