Dowler

Dowler Meaning & Origin

About Dowler
The surname Dowler is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dol," meaning "dull" or "foolish," combined with the suffix "-er," indicating a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, the surname Dowler likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered dull-witted or foolish. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dowler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dowler: 2,364
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dowler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdaʊlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dowler in Braille

Here's how to represent Dowler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dowler in braille

How to sign the name Dowler using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dowler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dowler in sign language

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