About Dowl
The surname Dowl is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dol" or "dole," meaning "valley" or "hollow." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a valley or hollow. The name may also have been used to describe someone who hailed from a place with "dowl" in its name. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Dowle or Dowell.
The surname Dowl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowl 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 Dowl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dowl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.