About Douglass
The surname Douglass is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhghlas," which translates to "dark river" or "black stream." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a dark or black-colored river. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Douglas and Douglass. Today, individuals with the surname Douglass can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Douglass is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Douglass 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 Douglass is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Douglass in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Douglass using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.