About Clowney
The surname Clowney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clown," meaning a rustic or a countryman. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived in or near a rural area. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed clown-like or humorous characteristics. Overall, the surname Clowney is associated with a rural or rustic background and may have originated as a nickname for someone with a jovial personality.
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