Find out how popular the first name Denzal has been for the last 11 years (from 1991 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Denzal by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Denzal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Denzal.

The history of the first name Denzal

The name Denzal is a variant spelling of the more common name Denzel, which originated as an English surname. It is derived from the Old English words "dene" meaning "valley" and "heal" meaning "nook" or "corner." The combination of these words suggests the name originally referred to someone who lived in a secluded valley or tucked away corner of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denzal dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273 as a surname. This historical record was a census-like survey of landholders in England conducted during the reign of King Edward I. The name is listed as "Denzill" in these rolls, which provides evidence of its use as a surname during the medieval period.

While the name Denzal does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that its roots in Old English may have connections to the pagan Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of what is now England prior to the spread of Christianity.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Denzal was Sir Denzil Holles (1599-1680), an English nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Long Parliament during the English Civil War. He was a prominent figure in the parliamentary opposition to King Charles I and was famously arrested for his role in the Grand Remonstrance of 1641.

Another notable figure with the name Denzal is Denzil Ibbetson (1819-1891), a British artist known for his landscape paintings. He was elected a member of the Royal Academy in 1873 and his works can be found in collections at the Tate Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Denzil Onslow (1691-1776) was a British politician and landowner who served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1708 to 1710. He was also a prominent figure in the Whig party and played a role in the accession of King George I to the British throne.

Denzil Douglas (born 1953) is a former Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, serving from 1995 to 2015. He was a long-standing leader of the Labour Party and played a significant role in the country's politics during his tenure.

Denzil Romero (born 1977) is a British actor and writer, best known for his roles in television shows such as The Bill, Silent Witness, and Utopia. He has also appeared in films like The Bourne Ultimatum and has written for various television series.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Denzal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Denzal, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!