About Dowsey
The surname Dowsey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Douse" or "Dowse," which itself is a variant of the name "Douglas." The name "Douglas" originated from the Gaelic elements "dubh," meaning "dark," and "glas," meaning "stream." Therefore, the surname Dowsey likely refers to a person who was associated with a dark stream or lived near one.
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