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There are approximately 5,590 people named Darling in the UK. That makes it the 1,873rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 88 are named Darling.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Darling surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A name of endearment, a darling; ing, denoting child, progeny, offspring.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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