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The proud- and noble- Irish surname of "Dowdy" derives from the ancient Gaelic language word "dubh", meaning dark-complexioned or black. First found recorded in County Mayo, they were the traditional Princes of Hy-Fiachra in Connaught.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoOriginally from England the name has been in Ireland for many years.
Especially Co. Meath. Dowdall is the more common spelling. It is
spelled Dubhdal in Irish (Gaelic).
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∙ 9y agoThe Dowdy surname is of Northern Ireland origin. It comes from O Dubhda which ultimately means "black". Related names are O'Dowd, Dowd, Dawdy, Dowdy, O'Dowda and Dowds, Doody and Duddy. There is a coat of arms assigned to the O'Dowd name, and there is another for Dowdy which may or may not be accurate.
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