About Dillehay
The surname Dillehay is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dylla" or "Dilla," which was a nickname for someone who was small or weak. The suffix "-hay" is a topographical element meaning "enclosure" or "hedge." Therefore, the surname Dillehay likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked with a small enclosure or hedge.
The surname Dillehay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Dillehay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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