About Dewdney
The surname Dewdney is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Cornwall, England. It is believed to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from Dewdney. The place name itself is thought to have originated from the Old English words "dēaw" meaning "dew" and "dūn" meaning "hill," suggesting that Dewdney may have referred to someone who lived near or on a dew-covered hill. Over time, individuals with the surname Dewdney have spread to various parts of the world, particularly Canada, where it is relatively common.
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The surname Dewdney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dewdney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dewdney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dewdney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dewdney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.