Dunlop

Dunlop is a Scottish surname with an interesting history. It originated from the name of a village in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a family by the same name lived. The village was known for producing a unique type of tire made from stretched animal hides, known as “Dunlop tires.” Today, Dunlop is a fairly common surname in Scotland and has spread throughout the world. Its bearers include notable figures such as John Boyd Dunlop, the inventor of the pneumatic tire, and British tennis player Jamie Murray.