Dildine Surname History

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Germany

Etymology of Dildine

What does the name Dildine mean?

The roots of the ancient and distinguished German surname Dildine lie in Westphalia. The name is of two possible origins. Firstly, Dildine is derived from the name "Direndai," a Middle High German term for a special type of textile; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a manufacturer or seller of this kind of textile. Alternatively, the name is derived from the Old High German "diot," meaning "people, nation," and "dey," meaning "bog, marsh." In this case, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was someone who lived near a bog or marsh area.

Early Origins of the Dildine family

The surname Dildine was first found in Westphalia, where the name is thought to have first emerged. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Konrad Dyrenday, who was a resident of Esslingen in 1350. The young Dildine family played a major role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Westphalian society.

Early History of the Dildine family

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Dildine Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dilthey, Dilday, Dildine, Direndai, Dillenday and many more.

Early Notables of the Dildine family

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Dildine migration to Canada +

Dildine Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Ogden Dildine, who landed in Canada in 1837

Contemporary Notables of the name Dildine (post 1700) +

Rose Dildine, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1928, 1932, 1940 1
John Dildine, well-known cinematographer and actor

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html