About Dunnavant
The surname Dunnavant is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Donnabhain," meaning "brown-haired chieftain." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a particular male ancestor. Over time, the name has evolved and been anglicized to Dunnavant. Today, individuals with the surname Dunnavant can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.
The surname Dunnavant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunnavant 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 Dunnavant is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dunnavant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dunnavant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.