TheNameDBDe Neale
TopographicMeaning
Of the corner or nook.
Etymology
From Old English 'neale' or 'neal,' meaning corner or nook, with the prefix 'de' indicating origin from such a location. This surname likely emerged in medieval England.
About the De Neale Surname
An English topographic surname indicating origin from a corner or secluded nook of land. The 'de' prefix suggests a more formal or aristocratic variant of the simpler 'Neale' or 'Neal.'
Distribution
Found in English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown