De Neale

Topographic

Meaning

Of the corner or nook.

Etymology

From Old English 'neale' or 'neal,' meaning corner or nook, with the prefix 'de' indicating origin from such a location. This surname likely emerged in medieval England.

About the De Neale Surname

An English topographic surname indicating origin from a corner or secluded nook of land. The 'de' prefix suggests a more formal or aristocratic variant of the simpler 'Neale' or 'Neal.'

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in English-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the De Neale Surname

A.S. De Neale