Denver

Meaning

Dweller in a valley with a dean or valley settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'denu' (valley) combined with a locative suffix. The name may also relate to the place name Denver in Norfolk, England.

About the Denver Surname

A topographic surname referring to valley dwellers or those from the Denver locality in England. The surname gained modern recognition through the folk singer John Denver.

Distribution

Scattered throughout English-speaking countries, with notable presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

John Denver (singer-songwriter)

People with the Denver Surname