Dowell

Dowell Meaning & Origin

About Dowell
The surname Dowell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhghall," which means "dark stranger" or "dark foreigner." It is believed to have been used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion who was of foreign descent. Over time, the name evolved into Dowell, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dowell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dowell: 15,320
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2377
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dowell in Braille

Here's how to represent Dowell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dowell in braille

How to sign the name Dowell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dowell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dowell in sign language

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