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.
The surname Downey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Downey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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