Dunn - Last Names

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Dunn

/dʌn/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the hill or dweller by the dark place

Represents connection to land and ancestry, often symbolizing resilience and stability rooted in natural features.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, endurance, and a sense of place; associated with earthiness and steadfast character.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'dunn' meaning 'dark' or 'hill', and also from the Gaelic 'dun' meaning 'fortress' or 'hill'. It was used as a topographic name for someone living near a dark-colored hill or wooded area.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English and Scottish origin, Dunn is historically a topographic surname for someone who lived nea

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