Dorset

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Dorset, a county in southwestern England.

Etymology

Derived from the English county name Dorset, which comes from Old English Dorn (Dorn people) and sæte (settlers). The surname indicates geographic origin from this region.

About the Dorset Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a county name. The surname is relatively uncommon and primarily found in England.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, particularly in southwestern regions, with some presence in English-speaking diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Dorset Surname

Marion Dorset

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