YOUDALE
Youdale
Youdale is a surname of English origin that has its roots in the region of Yorkshire. The name is a toponymic surname, meaning it originates from a place name. It is believed to have derived from the combination of the Middle English words "you" or "ewes," meaning someone who worked as a shepherd or in the wool industry, and "dale," which refers to a valley or a dale.
The first documented evidence of the Youdale surname dates back to the 16th century in Yorkshire, England. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Youdale have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, contributing to the dispersion of the name.
The Youdale surname is relatively rare, and those who bear it today may have ancestral connections to Yorkshire or surrounding areas. Variants of the surname include Yeudall, Yeudale, and Udale.
Individuals with the surname Youdale have been involved in a variety of professions and activities over the centuries, reflecting the diversity of British society. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the heritage and history of the region of its origin.
There are approximately 182 people named Youdale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Youdale.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Craig
- Euan
- Frederick
- James
- Joe
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Diana
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Kate
- Leeann
- Lucy
- Rachel
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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