About Mcdowel
The surname McDowel is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dubhghaill, meaning "son of Dubhghall." The name Dubhghall combines the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." Therefore, the surname McDowel can be interpreted as "son of the dark stranger" or "son of the dark foreigner."
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The surname Mcdowel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcdowel 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 Mcdowel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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