About Downen
The surname Downen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dun," meaning "hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or on a hill. The suffix "-en" is a diminutive, suggesting a small or little hill. Therefore, the surname Downen can be interpreted as "dweller by the small hill" or "one who comes from the little hill."
The surname Downen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Downen 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 Downen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Downen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Downen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.