About Mcdowney
The surname McDowney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Duinnshléibhe, meaning "son of Duinnshléibhe." The name Duinnshléibhe is composed of the elements "dunn," meaning "brown," and "sleibhe," meaning "mountain." Therefore, the surname McDowney can be interpreted as "son of the brown mountain."
The surname Mcdowney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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