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Etymology of Dinally

What does the name Dinally mean?

While the name Dinally has traditionally be known as Yorkshire name, the name actually from neighbouring Dyneley, Lancashire. 1

Early Origins of the Dinally family

The surname Dinally was first found in Yorkshire where the first record was that of John de Dynley who was listed in the Feet of Fines for 1342. Later, John de Dynelai was recorded in 1357 and John de Dynlay was listed in the Feet of Fines for 1358. 1

Early History of the Dinally family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dinally research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1394, 1415, 1420, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Dinally History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dinally Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dyneley, Dynley, Dynely, Dineley, Dinely and others.

Early Notables of the Dinally family

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Migration of the Dinally family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)


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