Downam

Downam Meaning & Origin

About Downam
The surname Downam is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who hailed from a place called Downham. The name Downham itself is composed of the Old English elements "dun," meaning "hill," and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Downam signifies a person who resided at or near a hill homestead or enclosure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Downam: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

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Pronunciation

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TNM
🗽 NYSIIS
DAN
🔊 Soundex
D0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/downam*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D550

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