About Dowling
The surname Dowling is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubhláin, meaning "descendant of Dubhlán." The name Dubhlán is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "lán," meaning "full" or "complete." Therefore, the surname Dowling can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the dark one" or "descendant of the one with dark hair."
The surname Dowling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowling 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 Dowling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name Dowling using braille.
Here's how you can use sign language to sign the name Dowling.