About Dowse
The surname Dowse is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dus," meaning "dark" or "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Dowse became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.
The surname Dowse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dowse 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 Dowse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dowse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dowse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.