About Dunbar
The surname Dunbar is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Dunbar, which is located in East Lothian, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "dun" meaning "fort" and "barr" meaning "top" or "summit." Therefore, the surname Dunbar can be interpreted to mean "fort on the summit" or "fortress on the hill." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with the Dunbar fortress.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Dunbar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunbar 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 Dunbar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dunbar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dunbar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.