Downey - Last Names

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Downey

/ˈdaʊni/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the town of Down or from a dweller on a hill

Represents rootedness, heritage, and connection to land or ancestry. It evokes a sense of belonging and historical continuity.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, stability, and regional identity. Symbolically, it reflects strength derived from place and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'dūn' meaning 'hill' or from the Irish 'Ó Dúnadhaigh', meaning 'descendant of Dúnadhach', which itself comes from 'dún' meaning 'fort'. The name may also refer to someone from a place called Down, such as County Down in Northern Ireland.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England and Ireland, Downey is a locational or topographic surname historically assoc

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