Summary

Dalrymple is a Scottish surname with origins in the ancient lands of Dalrymple in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic words 'dail', meaning 'field', and 'ruimpeil', meaning 'bent over'. This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been a person who resided or owned land in a bent or curved field. The Dalrymples have a long history, with notable individuals including politicians, artists, and scholars.
There are
6843
Dalrymples in the USA
Dalrymple is the
5116th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dalrymple

RobertDalrymple

Scottish engineer and inventor known for developing the world's first successful marine steam engine.

WilliamDalrymple

Scottish historian, writer, and art historian known for his books on the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.

JohnDalrymple

Scottish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Commander-in-Chief of British India.

MarieDalrymple

English actress known for her performances in various Shakespearean plays during the late 19th century.

CharlesDalrymple

Scottish painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and illustrations of Scottish folklore.

Dalrymple Genealogy

OriginsDalrymple is a Scottish surname originating from the lands of Dalrymple, Ayrshire, in southwestern Scotland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname is primarily associated with Scotland and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname include Dale, Dalglish, Dallimore, and Dalcour.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of people with the surname Dalrymple have occurred over time and to various places. It is difficult to pinpoint specific instances or reasons for migration without further context.