About Dames
The surname Dames is of English and French origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Dam(e)", which was a nickname for someone who was considered to be a gentleman or a knight. The name ultimately comes from the Old French word "dame", meaning "lady" or "mistress". Over time, the surname Dames became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Dames is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dames 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 Dames is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dames in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dames using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.