About Douse
The surname Douse is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "douse," meaning "to extinguish or put out." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a fireman or a person responsible for extinguishing fires. The surname Douse may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a calm or composed demeanor, likened to the act of extinguishing a fire.
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The surname Douse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Douse 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 Douse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Douse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Douse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.