Dearling Surname
Approximately 546 people bear this surname
Dearling Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the darling,' a term of endearment; compare Sweetlove, Douceamour, &c.
Ralph Durlyng, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Ricardus Derlyng, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Adam Derlyng, 1379: ibid.
Read More About This SurnameDearling Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 221 | 1:252,118 | 20,374 |
| Australia | 134 | 1:201,460 | 19,724 |
| Canada | 76 | 1:484,810 | 41,569 |
| South Africa | 73 | 1:742,160 | 51,964 |
| New Zealand | 16 | 1:283,020 | 24,643 |
| United States | 15 | 1:24,163,929 | 685,360 |
| Scotland | 7 | 1:764,831 | 25,488 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:1,547,266 | 39,871 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 196 | 1:124,364 | 11,707 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 1:8,369,781 | 355,680 |
Dearling (44) may also be a first name.
Dearling Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the darling,' a term of endearment; compare Sweetlove, Douceamour, &c.
Ralph Durlyng, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Ricardus Derlyng, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Adam Derlyng, 1379: ibid.
Johannes Derlyng, 1379: ibid.
Adam Darlyng, 1379: ibid.
Henry Derlyng, Rot. Clause, 22 Richard II. pt.
1583-4. Married — Antony Facet and Jane Darline: St. Dionis Backchurch.
1657. — John Layton and Elizabeth Darling ibid.
1793. — James Darling and Mary Brown: St. George, Hanover Square.
Dyrling or dedrling was the Old English term used to denote the young noble of a house, perhaps exclusively the eldest son, on whom all expectation rested. Afterwards it became a family name. Cild (child) was similarly used (compare Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a. 1016, 1066). Derlig de Arfdift was a witness a. 1177 (CMN., 7), and Waldevus Darling or Derlyng was a charter witness in Roxburgh c. 1338 (Dryburgh, 313; BNCH., XXIV, p. 226). Sir John Derlynge was precentor of Caithness in 1368 (OPS., II, p. 617), John Derling and Andrew Derling were burgesses of Edinburgh in 1381 (Egidii, p. 22), and Stevyne Darling, John Darlyng, and Rynjyn (= Ninian) Darling witnessed resignation of a feu in Peebles in 1471 (Scots lore, p. 52). Dem Elen (Dame Elena) Darling or Derlyng, a religious of North Berwick, is in record in 1544 and 1548 (CMN., 60, 65). Mr. Robert Darline was minister at Ews in 1733 (Dumfries), and William Darling in Grainyfoord of Grange of Balmaghie is in record in 1752 (Kirkcudbright). A family of this name were kindly tenants for many generations under the monks of Melrose, and latterly as tacksmen and feuars. Darleing 1671. Thirteen of the name are recorded in Lauder Commissariot Record.
AElfmar Dyrling, a noble youth, is mentioned in the Saxon Chronicle. Mr. Kemble says, "dyrling and cild, (darling and child) are terms used to denote the young nobles of a house, perhaps exclusively the eldest son, in whom all expectation rests." The difficulty is, to account for such designations having become hereditary surnames.
A name of endearment, a darling; ing, denoting child, progeny, offspring.
Dearling Demographics
Average Dearling Salary in
United States
$62,639 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Dearling Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Dearling Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Dearling is most common in England. It can also be rendered as a variant:. For other possible spellings of Dearling click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dearling? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 576,198th most common last name globally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 13,347,154 people. The last name Dearling is predominantly found in Europe, where 42 percent of Dearling live; 42 percent live in Northern Europe and 42 percent live in British Isles. It is also the 1,525,482nd most commonly held first name at a global level, held by 44 people.
This surname is most commonly used in England, where it is carried by 221 people, or 1 in 252,118. In England Dearling is mostly concentrated in: Greater London, where 18 percent reside, Hampshire, where 14 percent reside and West Sussex, where 10 percent reside. Excluding England it occurs in 9 countries. It is also found in Australia, where 25 percent reside and Canada, where 14 percent reside.
Dearling Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Dearling has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Dearling last name increased 113 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it increased 250 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Dearling Last Name Statistics demography
The amount Dearling earn in different countries varies markedly. In South Africa they earn 6.7% more than the national average, earning R 253,548 per year; in United States they earn 45.17% more than the national average, earning $62,639 USD per year and in Canada they earn 10.96% more than the national average, earning $55,130 CAD per year.
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