About Darling
The surname Darling is of English and Scottish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "deorling," meaning "darling" or "beloved," and may have been used as a term of endearment or as a nickname for someone dear or cherished. Alternatively, it could be a locational surname derived from places called Darling in Scotland, which in turn may have been named after the Old English word "deorling" or from the Gaelic word "dair" meaning "oak." The surname Darling is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Darling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Darling 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 Darling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Darling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Darling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.