About Dundas
The surname Dundas is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Dundas, which is located near Edinburgh. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "dun" meaning "fort" and "dhas" meaning "south." Therefore, the surname Dundas can be interpreted to mean "fort of the south" or "southern fort." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with the fort in Dundas.
The surname Dundas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dundas 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 Dundas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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