Delahyde is an old Anglo-Norman name with deep roots in the heart of the medieval English colony in Ireland, the region known as the Pale.
Where does the Delahyde name come from?
Delahyde comes from the Norman-French “de la hyde,” a name connected with a “hide” of land — a medieval measure of farmland — or a place so called. It was brought to these islands after the Norman conquest and reached Ireland with the Anglo-Norman settlement.
Delahyde in Ireland
The Delahydes became established among the gentry of the Pale, in the counties around Dublin and into Meath and Kildare, where the name is associated with old estates such as Moyglare. As a long-settled Anglo-Norman name, it has a recorded place in Irish history, and today it is found in Ireland and among the diaspora overseas.
Did you know?
- Delahyde comes from the Norman-French “de la hyde.”
- A “hide” was a medieval measure of farmland.
- The family settled among the gentry of the Pale.
- The name is associated with estates such as Moyglare in County Meath.
- It survives today in Ireland and across the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Delahyde an Irish surname?
Delahyde is of Anglo-Norman origin and became one of the long-settled gentry names of the Pale, the region around Dublin, Meath and Kildare.
What does Delahyde mean?
It comes from “de la hyde,” connected with a “hide” of land — a medieval measure of farmland — or a place of that name.
Is there a Delahyde family crest?
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