Dearling Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Bearers of the name Dearling share their surname's story with Darling, of which it is a variant. Its meaning, shared with Darling, is “beloved one”. The extra “e” in Dearling is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Durling.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Darling surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Dearling family name pack.