About Dower
The surname Dower is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "dowere," which referred to a dowry or a portion of a husband's estate that was set aside for his widow. Alternatively, it could also be a variant of the surname Dowler, which is derived from the Old English word "dol," meaning "dull" or "stupid." The surname Dower may have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a dowser, a person who used a divining rod to locate water or minerals underground.
The surname Dower is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dower 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 Dower in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dower using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.