Dellar (surname)

Dellar is a surname with origins in England. It is generally considered to be a locational surname, derived from a place name. Several possible origins have been proposed.

One potential origin is from a place name derived from the Middle English word "del," meaning a small valley or hollow, combined with the suffix "-er," indicating a resident of that place. Thus, a Dellar would be someone who lived near or in a small valley.

Another possible origin is from a placename relating to a dell or a hollow, potentially combined with an Old English personal name.

Variations in spelling of the surname Dellar have been observed over time, which is common for surnames. These variations might include Deller and possibly other similar forms.

Records of the surname can be found in various historical documents such as parish registers, census records, and wills. The distribution of the surname suggests it has been primarily concentrated in certain regions of England, although migration patterns have led to its presence in other countries as well.

Further research into genealogical records and historical documents specific to individuals and families bearing the Dellar surname would be necessary to determine the precise origin and history of any particular family line.