Downes

Downes Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Downes: 5,956
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5806
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.02

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.

Ranking information for the surname Downes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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TNS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/daʊnz/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

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