About Macdowall
The surname Macdowall is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Dubhghaill," meaning "son of the dark stranger." It is believed to have originated from a clan in Galloway, Scotland. The name Macdowall signifies a lineage or descent from a person with dark or foreign features, possibly indicating a Norse or Viking ancestry.
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