About Dowey
The surname Dowey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Dubhshith," which means "black peace." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or a peaceful nature. The name Dowey has variations such as Dowie and Douie, and it is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The surname Dowey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowey 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 Dowey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dowey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.