MCDOWALL

Also recorded as 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.

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

Typical given names associated with the 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

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