About Downes
The surname Downes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dun," meaning "hill" or "down," and the suffix "-es," indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Downes can be interpreted as "son of the hill" or "son of the down." It likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or on a hill or down. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Downes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Downes 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 Downes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Downes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.