As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The son of Dougall, that is, the black stranger, the foreigner, or native of the Lowlands.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


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

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