About Dowland
The surname Dowland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Duda" or "Dudda," combined with the word "land," meaning "land." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Dowland can be interpreted as "Duda's land" or "Dudda's land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name was associated with a particular piece of land owned or inhabited by someone named Duda or Dudda.
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The surname Dowland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowland 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 Dowland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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