OPDAHL
Opdahl
Opdahl is a relatively rare surname of Norwegian origin, occasionally found in Britain as well. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ópi" or "Op" and the word "dalr", meaning valley, indicating a person who lived in or near a valley associated with the named individual.
The Opdahl surname may have been brought to Britain through migration or as a result of intermarriage with individuals of Scandinavian heritage. As a result, there are individuals with the surname Opdahl scattered across the country, particularly in areas with historical connections to Norse settlements.
Notable individuals with the surname Opdahl are scarce, and the name is not widely recognised outside of genealogical research. However, those who bear the Opdahl surname may take pride in their unique heritage and the intriguing history associated with this distinctive family name.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Religion of origin: Christian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Tor
Female
- Evelyn
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