TheNameDBDalzel
TopographicMeaning
From the place name Dalziel, meaning field of the water or water meadow.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic 'dal' (field/dale) and 'siol' or similar (water/stream). The surname originates from Dalziel in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
About the Dalzel Surname
A Scottish topographic surname derived from a place name in Lanarkshire. The name reflects Scottish Gaelic landscape terminology.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland, particularly in Lanarkshire, with diaspora in North America and other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Dalziel family of Lanarkshire; various Scottish historical records