Dunlap - Last Names

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Dunlap

/ˈdʌnlæp/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the place called Dunlop or Dunlap, meaning 'hill of the flame' or 'burnt hill'

Represents ancestral roots, resilience, and connection to land and heritage. It symbolizes a lineage shaped by geography and settlement history.

Symbolism

Embodies strength through endurance and ties to ancestral homelands. The name evokes imagery of elevated terrain and enduring presence, suggesting stability and perseverance.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Dùn Lop', combining 'dùn' (fort or hill) and 'lop' possibly linked to 'lup' or 'flame', referring to a fortified hill or a hill where fires were lit. Anglicized as Dunlap in Ulster and later carried to North America by Scottish and Irish immigrants.

Style & Origin

traditional

american

Cultural Background

Of Scottish and English origin, Dunlap is a locational surname historically associated with places i

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