About Dale
The surname Dale is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "dael" or "dæl," which means "valley." As a surname, Dale likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley. It could also have been a locational name for individuals who hailed from one of the many places in England named Dale. Additionally, Dale can be a variant spelling of the surname Dayle, which is derived from the Old English word "dæg," meaning "day," and may have been a nickname for someone who was lively or active during the day.
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The surname Dale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dale based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dale is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dale using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.