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Have you ever wondered where your surname sits among the most common in Derbyshire?
We have compiled a list of the 30 most popular surnames across Derbyshire, so you can see how many other people bearing your family name are spread across the county.
As well as this, we have provided details of the hidden meanings behind each surname – with some of these historical names descending from the Normans, Hebrews and Germanic tribes, among others.
All data relating to the popularity of surnames across Derbyshire was taken from Forebears, and information on the meaning of each surname was taken from Ancestry.
Roberts is the 29th most common Derbyshire surname, held by 2,625 people. This is derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Ro(d)bert, composed of the elements ‘hrōd’ (fame renown) and berht (bright famous). Pictured here is Amy Roberts of A's Treat Box. Photo: jason chadwick
Davies is the last surname on this list, held by 2,542 people across Derbyshire. Davies means David or Dafydd's son, with David a Hebrew personal name interpreted as ‘beloved’. Pictured here are Ian Birchmore, Yvonne Birchmore, Catherine Crofts and Paul Davies. Photo: Brian Eyre