About Dows
The surname Dows is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Dows has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Dow, Dowes, or Douwes.
The surname Dows is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dows 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 Dows is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dows in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dows using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.