DYNES
Dynes
Dynes is a surname of English origin, which derives from the Old English name "Dynes", meaning "hill". The surname is predominantly found in the county of Sussex in southern England.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Dynes is of toponymic origin, referring to someone who lived near a hill or on a hill. The name may denote a topographical feature associated with the settlement of the original bearer's family.
Distribution and Popularity
The Dynes surname is relatively rare, with most bearers of the name found in the Sussex region. The name has not experienced widespread distribution throughout the United Kingdom.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals with the surname Dynes are scarce; however, those who bear the name may have notable contributions to their respective fields, familial history or local community.
References
For further information on the Dynes surname and its history, one may refer to local archives, genealogical records, and historical sources pertaining to the Sussex region in England.
There are approximately 364 people named Dynes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Dynes.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Kieran
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Eileen
- Eilish
- Elizabeth
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Tracy