Dade

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or an Old English personal name.

Etymology

May derive from Old English 'dæd' (deed) or be a shortened form of a longer surname. The surname appears in English records from the medieval period onward.

About the Dade Surname

A short English surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or personal name. The name gained prominence through Dade County, Florida, named after a 19th-century military officer.

Distribution

Found in England and the United States, with notable concentration in Florida (Dade County).

Notable Bearers

Francis L. Dade (U.S. Army officer), Dade County, Florida (named after Major Francis L. Dade)

People with the Dade Surname