About Duffney
The surname Duffney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine." The name Dubhshláine is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "slán," meaning "defiance" or "challenge." Therefore, the surname Duffney can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the one who defies or challenges darkness."
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The surname Duffney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffney 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 Duffney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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