TheNameDBDover
TopographicMeaning
From the port town of Dover or from a place with water features.
Etymology
Derived from the town of Dover in Kent, England, whose name comes from Old English 'dofr' or Celtic roots meaning water or stream. The surname was adopted by those from or associated with this location.
About the Dover Surname
A surname derived from the famous port town of Dover in Kent, England. The name reflects the importance of this coastal location in medieval and early modern England.
Distribution
Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with concentration in southeastern England.
Notable Bearers
Ben Dover (comedian), Dover Foxcroft (place name)