Dyell is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, Scotland. It is 5 characters long in length.
Dyell is variant form of Dalzell. White meadow. The old heralds, to make good their story of the origin of this family, interpret this, "I dare;" but it is undoubtedly a local name. In early charters, it is written Dallyell.
Dyell is variant form of the Dall. The blind; At the Dale or vale.
Family name is a variation of Dalziel. Anciently written Dallyell, Dalecl, Dalyiel, etc. From the barony of Dal-yeel (i.e. "the beautiful meadow") on the river Clyde. The Earls of Carnwath are the chiefs of the family. The often-quoted romantic story which as signs another origin for the name has neither history, etymology, nor common sense to support it.
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Dyell is a very rare family name, few people in United States and Canada have the last name. Around 69 people have been found who wears Dyell as their family name. Few people around the world have Dyell as their surname. More detailed information can be found below:
United States45
Canada23