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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