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Historic location in Dumbarton, Scotland
Dumbarton Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatainn, pronounced [t̪unˈpɾʲɛʰt̪ɪɲ]; Welsh: Alt Clut) has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland
Dumbarton_Castle
Town in Scotland
Dumbarton was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, and later the county town of Dunbartonshire. Dumbarton Castle, on top of Dumbarton Rock
Dumbarton
Offshore patrol vessel of the British Royal Navy
HMS Dumbarton Castle (P265) was an offshore patrol vessel of the British Royal Navy. Her main role was the protection of the offshore assets of the United
HMS_Dumbarton_Castle_(P265)
List of ships with the same or similar names
ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Dumbarton Castle after Dumbarton Castle. HMS Dumbarton Castle (1707), originally of the Royal Scots Navy,
HMS_Dumbarton_Castle
Association football club in Scotland
December 2000, the club has played home games at The Rock next to Dumbarton Castle. A member of the SPFL, they currently compete in Scottish League Two
Dumbarton_F.C.
the cliffs and embattlements to expel the castle garrison loyal to Catholic Queen Mary from Dumbarton Castle. Six years later, he became Provost of Glasgow
Thomas_Crawford_of_Jordanhill
Scottish landowner
and Traquair (died 1605), was a Scottish landowner and Captain of Dumbarton Castle. He was a brother of Sir John Stewart of Traquair. His lands were at
William_Stewart_of_Caverston
Class of ship in the United Kingdom
helicopters. In the event, only two ships were built, HMS Leeds Castle and HMS Dumbarton Castle. Both vessels were built by Hall Russell in Aberdeen, Scotland
Castle-class_patrol_vessel
Scottish nobleman and politician (1516–1571)
Arran. Lennox arrived in March with two ships at his stronghold of Dumbarton Castle just days after Parliament had declared Arran as Regent and heir to
Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox
Matthew_Stewart,_4th_Earl_of_Lennox
Lowland Scottish clan
third Laird of Cragernard. Sir John was the governor of the royal Dumbarton Castle and sheriff of Dunbartonshire. James I of Scotland appointed him as
Clan_Stirling
King of Scots from 1371 to 1390
Robert, who had fought at Halidon, joined his uncle David in refuge in Dumbarton Castle. David escaped to France in 1334, and Parliament, still functioning
Robert_II_of_Scotland
workers. Within this area is Dumbarton Castle and the Bet Butler Stadium - home of Dumbarton F.C. Dumbarton Castle sits on Dumbarton Rock at the point where
Dumbarton_East,_Dumbarton
English soldier
he later surrendered and was imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle. FitzWarin was made constable of Urquhart Castle following the English invasion of Scotland
William_FitzWarin
15th-century Scottish rebel
a rebellion against the king, taking the town of Dumbarton and killing the keeper of Dumbarton Castle. His success was short lived and he soon fled to
James_Mor_Stewart
Football stadium in Dumbarton, Scotland
to the Sons. It is nicknamed The Rock by fans, as it is adjacent to Dumbarton Castle. Open areas ring the three sides without stands. The Scotland international
The_Rock,_Dumbarton
HMS Dumbarton Castle (K388) was one of 44 Castle-class corvettes built for the Royal Navy during World War II. She saw action in the Battle of the Atlantic
HMS_Dumbarton_Castle_(K388)
Semi-ruined castle in Scotland
lead sheet and boiled to death. In actuality, he died, a prisoner, in Dumbarton Castle. In 1338, the then incumbent, Englishman Sir Ralph de Neville was besieged
Hermitage_Castle
Scottish governor of Dumbarton Castle (died 1628)
Sir John Stewart of Methven (died 1628) was governor of Dumbarton Castle and Admiral of the Western Seas Sir John Stewart of Methven was an illegitimate
John_Stewart_of_Methven
Topics referred to by the same term
Dumbarton is a town in Scotland. It may also refer to: The County of Dumbarton in Scotland Dumbarton (Parliament of Scotland constituency), a constituency
Dumbarton_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
or Alclutha may refer to: Dumbarton Rock, Scotland, site of Dumbarton Castle Dumbarton, Scotland, built around the castle Bishop Auckland, England Alclutha
Alcluith
Civil war in Scotland (1568–1573)
the exiled Queen were in possession of Dumbarton Castle, a fortress and port that commanded the Clyde. The castle was held for Mary by Lord Fleming, helped
Marian_civil_war
Scottish businessman (born 1936)
Lennox and Argyll Battalion of the Boys' Brigade, and is the Keeper of Dumbarton Castle. Hardie was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Donald_Hardie
Royal Scottish Naval Vessel
HMS Dumbarton Castle was the Royal Scottish Naval vessel of the same name transferred to the Royal Navy by the Act of Union of 1707. Her design was based
HMS_Dumbarton_Castle_(1707)
Opening battle of the Marian civil war in Scotland
Hamiltons, high among her remaining supporters, and the safety of Dumbarton Castle with the determination to restore her rights as queen. Mary was defeated
Battle_of_Langside
Scottish Border noble
and was sentenced to life imprisonment. William was incarcerated in Dumbarton Castle. His conspirators fared much worse: they were executed by being drawn
William_II_de_Soules
Scottish nobleman
During the Marian Civil War he held Dumbarton Castle for the Queen. While John was defending Dumbarton Castle against the supporters of James VI in
John Fleming, 5th Lord Fleming
John_Fleming,_5th_Lord_Fleming
Well in Glasgow, Scotland
English troops. After his capture by English troops, he was taken via Dumbarton Castle to London, where he was tried and executed. Another version by the
Wallace's_Well
Council area of Scotland
Clydebank (district) Dumbarton (district) Strathclyde County of Dumbarton The Lennox List of places in West Dunbartonshire List of castles in West Dunbartonshire
West_Dunbartonshire
Scottish clan
was at Dunglass Castle, which is perched on a rocky promontory by the River Clyde. Dunglass was also close to the royal Dumbarton Castle, of which later
Clan_Colquhoun
Scottish landowner and Captain of Dumbarton Castle
Scottish landowner and Captain of Dumbarton Castle. He was a son of Andrew Hamilton of Cochno, captain of Dumbarton Castle and Margaret Noble. Andrew Hamilton's
Claud_Hamilton_of_Cochno
Scottish marquess (1540–1604)
conference at York, where her status was discussed. She warned that Dumbarton Castle would be besieged, that Elizabeth I would support her half-brother
John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton
John_Hamilton,_1st_Marquess_of_Hamilton
Title in the peerage of Ireland
directly descended from Sir Walter Stewart (died 1425), Keeper of Dumbarton Castle, younger son of Murdoch Stewart, 2nd Duke of Albany, son of Robert
Earl_Castle_Stewart
Historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
wives, and was the founder of "Kaerebrauc" (York), "Alclud" (Dumbarton) and the "Maidens' Castle". The 16th-century English writer John Stow (c. 1525 – 1605)
Edinburgh_Castle
Historic county in Scotland
Dunbartonshire (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Breatann) or the County of Dumbarton is a historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county in the
Dunbartonshire
King of Scotland from 1488 to 1513
with an army from Dumbarton to Tarbert Castle before sailing south to Dunaverty Castle in Kintyre. The royal forces repaired both castles and soon afterwards
James_IV
Scottish knight (1270–1305)
parts were made at least 160 years later, was held for many years in Dumbarton Castle and is now in the Wallace Monument. A popular depiction of Wallace's
William_Wallace
Dunbartonshire Historic Environment Scotland. "Dumbarton Castle (SM90107)". Retrieved 1 April 2019. "Dumbarton Castle". Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved
List of castles in West Dunbartonshire
List_of_castles_in_West_Dunbartonshire
War of the Rough Wooing battle in Scotland
the Castle and Cathedral, but he himself stayed at his stronghold, Dumbarton Castle. Hamilton's forces encountered Lennox's followers at Glasgow Muir (Moor)
Battle_of_Glasgow_(1544)
Possible 5th-century Brittonic king
Ceretic Guletic of Alt Clut was a king of Alt Clut, associated with Dumbarton Castle in the 5th century. He has been identified with Coroticus, a Brittonic
Ceretic_Guletic
returning to the UK in November. In April 2010 Leeds Castle was sold to Bangladesh along with Dumbarton Castle. The two ships were refitted at the A&P Group
HMS_Leeds_Castle_(P258)
Castle in Inverness, Highland, Scotland
Murray with orders that the castle should be repaired as soon as priority works at Linlithgow Palace and Dumbarton Castle were completed. James thought
Inverness_Castle
Scottish nobleman
for on 20 March 1304 John was appointed Warden of the castle, town, and sheriffdom of Dumbarton. Edward was keen to secure the fortification as a major
John_de_Menteith
Corvettes of the Royal Navy
Aydon Castle Barnwell Castle Beeston Castle Bodiam Castle Bolton Castle Bowes Castle Bramber Castle Bridgnorth Castle Brough Castle Canterbury Castle Carew
Castle-class_corvette
Scottish army officer and politician (died 1688)
forces in Scotland (1666). Drummond was imprisoned for 12 months in Dumbarton Castle. He served as General of the Ordnance (1684), general of the forces
William Drummond, 1st Viscount Strathallan
William_Drummond,_1st_Viscount_Strathallan
Border clan
James, was imprisoned for some time in Dumbarton Castle, Glasgow Castle, St Andrews Castle and Edinburgh Castle. However Charles II of England later created
Clan_Johnstone
870 siege of Dumbarton by Vikings
The siege of Dumbarton was a successful four-month siege of the Brittonic fortress at Dumbarton Rock in 870, initiated by the Viking leaders Amlaíb, King
Siege_of_Dumbarton
Ascension Island. HMS Leeds Castle Lt Commander C.F.B. Hamilton HMS Dumbarton Castle Lt Commander N.D. Wood Churchill-class submarines HMS Conqueror - sank
Falklands War order of battle: British naval forces
Falklands_War_order_of_battle:_British_naval_forces
II of Scotland made Lord Erskine and Sir Thomas Erskine keepers of Dumbarton Castle. Thomas Erskine was granted many of his father's lands in September
Thomas Erskine, 2nd Lord Erskine
Thomas_Erskine,_2nd_Lord_Erskine
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Ruthven Regime to leave Scotland. He went first to Dumbarton Castle, then stayed at Rothesay Castle in October 1582. Rothesay was garrisoned for the occupying
Rothesay_Castle
confined as a hostage for his father and brother in Dumbarton Castle and attempted an escape from the castle in 1607. He died in 1618. He had issue; John Hugh
Archibald_MacDonald_of_Gigha
Building used to store gunpowder
The quarries closed before WW2. Dumbarton Castle contained two powder magazines; both located high up on Dumbarton Rock. The oldest went out of use in
Gunpowder_magazine
British wars 1639–1640 concerning religion in Scotland
Covenanters occupied Edinburgh Castle, then secured likely landing places on the West Coast, notably Dumbarton Castle. This ended any prospect of an Irish
Bishops'_Wars
1971 Churchill-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Conqueror_(S48)
18/19th-century British Army officer in Canada
From 1814, he had held the sinecure post of Lieutenant-Governor of Dumbarton Castle. He was born in Ireland, the son of John Vincent (1734–1779) of Mardyke
John Vincent (British Army officer)
John_Vincent_(British_Army_officer)
British merchant navy ship
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
SS_Atlantic_Conveyor
Scottish soldier (died 1717)
in disguise. He was apprehended in western Scotland, imprisoned at Dumbarton Castle, and then sent to the Tower of London. He was excluded from the Act
Robert_Lundy
Goblin found in folklore
and boiled to death. In reality, William de Soulis was imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle and died there, following his confessed complicity in the conspiracy
Redcap
Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567
marriage. In February 1548, Mary was moved, again for her safety, to Dumbarton Castle. The English left a trail of devastation behind them once more and
Mary,_Queen_of_Scots
Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany. In order to obtain control of Dumbarton Castle, the Duke of Albany offered its keeper, Walter de Danyelston, the semi-vacant
Thomas Stewart (bishop of St Andrews)
Thomas_Stewart_(bishop_of_St_Andrews)
1959 Centaur-class light fleet carrier of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Hermes_(R12)
1966 Round Table class landing ship logistics vessel
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
RFA_Sir_Galahad_(1966)
Battle on 16 December 1332 at Annan, Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland
died on 7 June 1329. Douglas had previously sent the young king to Dumbarton Castle for protection. Liber Pluscardensis, ed. Skene, Edinburgh 1880. https://archive
Battle_of_Annan
1979 Type 22 or Broadsword-class frigate of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Broadsword_(F88)
White and Ivar the Boneless, besieged and captured the stronghold of Dumbarton Castle (Alt Clut), the capital of the Kingdom of Strathclyde in Scotland,
Slavery_in_Ireland
Scottish nobleman
at Soutra in 1360, and was duly imprisoned. Whilst being held at Dumbarton Castle, he succumbed to Bubonic plague in 1361. Thomas Stewart had two daughters
Thomas Stewart, 2nd Earl of Angus
Thomas_Stewart,_2nd_Earl_of_Angus
Scottish clan
directly descended from Sir Walter Stewart (died 1425), Keeper of Dumbarton Castle, younger son of Murdoch Stewart, 2nd Duke of Albany, son of Robert
Clan_Stewart
1513 battle between England and Scotland
Regent of Scotland. The French soldier Antoine d'Arces arrived at Dumbarton Castle in November with a shipload of armaments which were transported to
Battle_of_Flodden
Lowland Scottish clan
actually captured Dumbarton Castle from her forces with just one hundred and fifty men. In the seventeenth century, Craufurdland Castle was much extended
Clan_Crawford
Round Table-class landing ship logistics of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
RFA_Sir_Tristram
Sword supposedly owned by William Wallace
William Wallace's execution in 1305, John de Menteith, governor of Dumbarton Castle, received the sword in August of that year, but there are no records
Wallace_Sword
King of Scotland from 1513 to 1542
and appointed the Duke of Albany to replace her. Albany arrived at Dumbarton Castle with eight ships and a troop of French soldiers in May 1514. He entered
James_V
to regain control of the castle, while Drumquhassle supported with his men. Drumquhassle was made Captain of Dumbarton Castle after its surrender, and
Cunningham_of_Drumquhassle
1582 political conspiracy in Scotland
targeted by the coup, was sent to Dumbarton Castle and was forced into exile in France after he had lingered at Rothesay Castle on the Island of Bute, and died
Raid_of_Ruthven
to arrest William Wallace at Robroyston in 1305 and escorted him to Dumbarton Castle. Also in 1305, the garrison is recorded as having sent a petition to
Kirkintilloch_Castle
Swiftsure-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Spartan_(S105)
Plans for a joint rule between Queen Mary and King James VI
treaty was left with the papers of Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox at Dumbarton Castle and burnt by his lawyer. Bowes spoke with James in May 1583, and he
Association of Mary, Queen of Scots, and James VI
Association_of_Mary,_Queen_of_Scots,_and_James_VI
Scottish governess (1502–1562)
the young queen to France. They waited aboard ship on the Clyde at Dumbarton Castle for a time. Lady Fleming asked Captain Villegaignon if the queen could
Janet_Stewart,_Lady_Fleming
Scottish surgeon and naturalist
laird of a Crummock estate was a Jacobite and was imprisoned, dying in Dumbarton Castle. He studied medicine at the University of Glasgow where his teachers
James_Kerr_(surgeon)
heard that the secretary Adam Otterburn of Auldhame was imprisoned at Dumbarton Castle for speaking with the banished Douglas family and the former comptroller
David_Wood_of_Craig
decommissioning, after itself having relieved the Castle-class patrol vessels HMS Dumbarton Castle and HMS Leeds Castle which maintained the patrol vessel commitment
Military of the Falkland Islands
Military_of_the_Falkland_Islands
1975 Type 21 or Amazon-class frigate of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Antelope_(F170)
Regent for King James VI of Scotland from 1567–1570
rendition of English rebels. Moray was troubled by the problem of Dumbarton Castle, which was held against him by supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots.
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
James_Stewart,_1st_Earl_of_Moray
Secondary school in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Dumbarton Academy (formerly Dumbarton Grammar School) is a non-denominational, co-educational state secondary school founded circa 1485. The school is
Dumbarton_Academy
Stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
the northern part of the river, whilst the town of Dumbarton sits at the southern end. Dumbarton Castle sits at the confluence of the river with the Clyde
River_Leven,_Dunbartonshire
Stewart fled to Dumbarton Castle (held by Mary's allies) but was captured in the town. He was then imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. He wrote letters
William_Stewart_of_Luthrie
Type 21 or Amazon-class frigate of the Royal Navy and Pakistan Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Ambuscade_(F172)
on 11 June 1568 and the castle surrendered to him. He did not slight or demolish it, because Lord Fleming held Dumbarton Castle against him, and he hoped
Boghall_Castle
Royal Navy vessel
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Endurance_(1967)
British ocean liner
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
Queen_Elizabeth_2
Historic site
was keeper of Dumbarton Castle. When he died in 1399 his estates were divided between his daughters. Elizabeth inherited Newark Castle, while Margaret
Finlaystone_House
Ham-class – Dittisham, Flintham & Thornham. Endurance Castle-class - Leeds Castle, Dumbarton Castle Island-class - Anglesey, Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey
List of Royal Navy vessels active in 1982
List_of_Royal_Navy_vessels_active_in_1982
Swiftsure-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine of the Royal Navy
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Splendid_(S106)
Narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott
of 1688: VI. Will. Blackwood and Sons. p. 292. Irving, John (1917). Dumbarton Castle: Its Place in the General History of Scotland, Forming Part I of a
The_Lady_of_the_Lake_(poem)
1980 Invincible-class light aircraft carrier
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Invincible_(R05)
British destroyer, 1974–1982
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
HMS_Coventry_(D118)
2008 television film directed by James Hawes
Pancras railway station, Glasgow City Chambers, Culross, Stirling Castle, Dumbarton Castle, the highlands of Argyll, and Loch Katrine for the final confrontation
The_39_Steps_(2008_film)
Scottish footballer
Scotland Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Position Striker Youth career Dumbarton Castle Rock Queen's Park Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1970–1980 Rangers
Derek_Parlane
Regent of Scotland during the minority of King James VI
manners, and received the lands and earldom of Lennox, the custody of Dumbarton Castle, and the office of chamberlain. The young James VI was declared to
James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton
James_Douglas,_4th_Earl_of_Morton
Scottish nobleman and politician (1574–1624)
undertaker of 4,000 acres. Mongavlin Castle was built by his son Sir John Stewart, who was also Governor of Dumbarton Castle. Ludovic was involved in the colonisation
Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox
Ludovic_Stewart,_2nd_Duke_of_Lennox
Aviation Training Ship and Primary Casualty Receiving Ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Coventry S Dumbarton Castle Endurance Exeter Farnella Fearless Glamorgan Glasgow Hecla Herald Hermes Hydra Intrepid Invincible Junella Leeds Castle Minerva
RFA_Argus
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic meaning ‘son of Robert’, common in central England (see Dobb).Arthur Dobbs (1689–1765) was born at Castle Dobbs, Co. Antrim, Ireland. In 1745 he purchased 400,000 acres of land in NC and was selected as governor in 1754. He married twice and his second wife, wed when he was age 73, was a girl in her teens from NC.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Anglo-Norman French, Middle English castel ‘castle’, ‘fortified building or set of buildings’, especially the residence of a feudal lord (Late Latin castellum, a diminutive of castrum ‘fort’, ‘Roman walled city’). The name would also have denoted a servant who lived and worked at such a place.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
Castle
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Weoley Castle in West Midlands (formerly in Worcestershire), named with Old English wēoh ‘(pre-Christian) temple’ + lēah ‘(woodland) clearing’, or from Weeley in Essex, which is named with Old English wilig ‘willow’ + lēah.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : adopted as an English equivalent of Gaelic Ó Maoil Fhábhail ‘descendant of Maolfhábhail’, a personal name meaning ‘fond of movement or travel’.English : from the common French place name Laval, from Old French val ‘valley’. This is also a Huguenot name (with the same etymology), taken to England by Etienne-Abel Laval, a minister of the French church in Castle Street, London, around 1730.French : habitational name from Lavelle in Puy-de-Dôme or various other, smaller places so named.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Edun, Old English Ēadhūn, composed of the elements ēad ‘prosperity’, ‘wealth’ + hūn ‘bear-cub’.English : habitational name from Castle Eden or Eden Burn in County Durham, both of which derive from a British river name perhaps meaning ‘water’, recorded by the Greek geographer Ptolemy in the 2nd century ad in the form Ituna.German : habitational name any of several places, mainly in Bavaria and Austria, so named from Middle High German œde ‘wasteland’ + the dative suffix -n.Frisian : patronymic from the personal name Ede.Charles Eden (1673–1722), colonial governor of NC under the lords proprietors from 1714 onward, used the armorial bearings of the family of Eden of the county palatine of Durham in the north of England. Of the same connection was Sir Robert Eden, last royal governor of MD.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Windsor in Berkshire, Broadwindsor in Dorset, or Winsor in Devon and Hampshire, all named from an unattested Old English windels ‘windlass’ + Old English Åra ‘bank’.Windsor is the surname of the present British royal family, adopted in place of Wettin in 1917 as a response to anti-German feeling during the World War I. The original surname of Edward VII (and hence of George V up to 1917) was Wettin, his father, Prince Albert, being Prince Wettin of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The family took the name Windsor from the place in Berkshire, England, where Windsor Castle is a royal residence. There is unlikely to be any royal connection for American bearers, however: the name was an ordinary English habitational surname for centuries before this event.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Kestle, a place in Cornwall, so named from Cornish castell ‘castle’, ‘village’, ‘rock’.German : habitational name from a place so called in Upper Franconia.Dutch : variant of Kessel.
Female
Arthurian
, shallot (the onion); or, Alclut, the name of the rock of Dumbarton.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from a place named with Middle English hard ‘difficult’, ‘inaccessible’, ‘impregnable’, or perhaps ‘cheerless’ + castel ‘castle’, ‘fortress’, ‘stronghold’ (see Castle), perhaps Hardcastle Garth in North Yorkshire or Hardcastle Crags in West Yorkshire, although either or both of these could be from the surname. It has been suggested that the surname may come from a Roman fort forming part of Hadrian’s Wall in northern England.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Gloucestershire named Dumbleton, probably from Old English dumbel ‘shady hollow’ + tūn ‘farmstead’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places called Castleton, for example in Derbyshire and North Yorkshire, from Old English castel ‘castle’ + tūn ‘settlement’, ‘farmstead’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone with beautiful long hair, from Middle English fair feax ‘beautiful tresses’. This was a common descriptive phrase in Middle English; the alliterative poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight refers to ‘fair fanning fax’ encircling the shoulders of the doughty warrior.Thomas Fairfax (1693–1781), an army officer from Leeds Castle, Kent, England, first came to VA in 1735 and settled on maternal estates there as a proprietor in 1747.
Surname or Lastname
Northern Irish
Northern Irish : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mealláin ‘descendant of Meallán’, a personal name that is a diminutive of meall ‘pleasant’.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Meulan in Seine-et-Oise.Dutch (van Mellon) : habitational name from Millun bij Keulen.Thomas and Sarah Jane Mellon came to Pittsburgh, PA, from Lower Castletown, Tyrone, Ireland, in 1818. Their grandson, the industrialist and financier Andrew William Mellon (1855–1937) is remembered not only as a businessman but also as an art collector. He served as secretary of the Treasury from 1921 to 1932.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a jailer or someone employed at a keep or castle, Middle English kepe.Americanized spelling of German Kiep, from a short form of the old personal name Gebolf, from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements geb ‘gift’ + wolf ‘wolf’. Compare Gebhardt.
Girl/Female
Indian
Castle
Surname or Lastname
German
German : from Middle High German kellaere ‘cellarman’, ‘cellar master’ (Latin cellarius, denoting the keeper of the cella ‘store chamber’, ‘pantry’). Hence an occupational name for the overseer of the stores, accounts, or household in general in, for example, a monastery or castle. Kellers were important as trusted stewards in a great household, and in some cases were promoted to ministerial rank. The surname is widespread throughout central Europe.English : either an occupational name for a maker of caps or cauls, from Middle English kellere, or an occupational name for an executioner, from Old English cwellere.Irish : reduced form of Kelleher.Scottish : variant of Keillor.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Castle
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and northern Irish
English, Scottish, and northern Irish : from a plural or genitive form of Castle.
Female
Arthurian
, shallot (the onion); or, Alclut, the name of the rock of Dumbarton.
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