There are
1998
Damess in the USA
Dames is the
14834th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dames

HalleBerry

Halle Berry is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Monster's Ball,' 'Catwoman,' and the 'X-Men' series. She is the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.

DanielDae

Daniel Dae Kim is a Korean-American actor known for his roles in TV shows like 'Lost' and 'Hawaii Five-0.' He is also an advocate for Asian-American representation in the entertainment industry.

RogerEbert

Roger Ebert was an American film critic and journalist known for his work on the TV show 'Siskel & Ebert.' He was the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.

GraceKelly

Grace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III. She starred in several classic films, including 'High Noon' and 'Rear Window.'

KatherineJohnson

Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician whose calculations were critical to the success of NASA's early space missions. She was portrayed in the film 'Hidden Figures.'

SamuelL.

Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Pulp Fiction,' 'The Avengers,' and 'Django Unchained.' He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

AngelaDavis

Angela Davis is an American political activist, philosopher, and author. She was a prominent figure in the Black Panther Party and has been involved in various social justice movements.

BenjaminFranklin

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a polymath who made significant contributions to science, literature, and politics. He is known for his experiments with electricity and his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution.

DaisyRidley

Daisy Ridley is an English actress known for her portrayal of Rey in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy. She has also appeared in films like 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Ophelia.'

NinaSimone

Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. She was known for her powerful vocals and her songs addressing social and political issues, such as 'Feeling Good' and 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black.'

Dames Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dames' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'dame,' meaning 'lady' or 'gentlewoman.' It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone based on the given name of their father or ancestor.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dames' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa. It may also be found among Dutch-descended communities in other countries, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dames' include 'Dams,' 'Dameson,' and 'Daems.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Dames' may have been carried by Dutch immigrants to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of Dutch colonial expansion and trade.