MCDOWALL
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Dowall, Mcdowall
McDowall
McDowall is a Scottish surname of Celtic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Dubhghaill," meaning "son of Dugald." The McDowall surname is associated with the southwest of Scotland, particularly in Galloway and Ayrshire.
One notable bearer of the McDowall surname was Sir James McDowall, a prominent Scottish landowner and politician in the 18th century. Another famous individual with this surname was Roddy McDowall, the acclaimed actor and photographer known for his roles in classic films such as "Planet of the Apes" and "Cleopatra."
The McDowall family crest features a shield with distinctive heraldic symbols, such as lions, stars, and intricate patterns, reflecting the lineage and history of the clan.
Today, the McDowall surname is found not only in Scotland but also in regions where Scottish emigrants settled, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the rich Scottish heritage and ancestral roots of the McDowall family.
Typical given names associated with the McDowall surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Christine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Kelly
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 4,270 people named McDowall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,188th most common surname in Britain. Around 66 in a million people in Britain are named McDowall.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named McDowall
- Roddy McDowall - Actor (1928 to 1998)
- Rose McDowall - Scottish musician
- Jai McDowall - Singer
- Rachel McDowall - Actress
- Drew McDowall - Musician
- Kenny McDowall - Scottish football player
- Les McDowall - Scottish football player and manager (1912 to 1991)
- Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish new wave/pop duo formed in Glasgow in 1981 by Jill Bryson and - Scottish musician
- Margaret McDowall - Swimmer. Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
- Stafford McDowall -
- Jamie McDowall - Cricketer
- Ada Benson or Ada McDowall - (1840 to 1882)
- Robert McDowall - Australian cricketer (1821 to 1894)
- Ken McDowall - Football player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.