Downey

Downey Meaning & Origin

About Downey
The surname Downey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dúnadhaigh, meaning "descendant of Dúnadhach." The name Dúnadhach is composed of the elements "dún," meaning "fort," and "adach," meaning "assembly." Therefore, the surname Downey signifies a person who is a descendant of someone associated with a fort or assembly in ancient Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Downey: 26,627
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1320
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Downey 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

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AW1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdaʊni/
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('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

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