Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdeɪl/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Old English dæl meaning "valley", originally indicating a person who lived there.

Related Names

Rootdæl
Other Languages & CulturesDahl(Danish) Van Daal, Van Daalen, Van Dael, Van Daele, Van Dale, Vandale, Van Dalen(Dutch) Dahl(Norwegian) Dahl(Swedish)
Given Name DescendantDale(English)
User SubmissionDale

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Entry updated November 16, 2019