About Dowen
The surname Dowen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Duda" or "Dudda," which means "beloved" or "dear." The addition of the suffix "-en" indicates "son of," making Dowen a patronymic surname. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Dowen can be interpreted as "son of Duda" or "son of Dudda."
The surname Dowen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dowen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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