Surname · also Old Norse

Dowthwaite

“of”

Dowthwaite is a surname from Old Norse, ultimately from Old French.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Dowthwaite goes back to Old French de, meaning “of.”

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Where it comes from

Dowthwaite comes from Old Norse, and ultimately from Old French.

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How it developed

From Old French de (“of”).

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Dowthwaite’s family of names

In English usage, Dowthwaite as a surname has a related form in DOUTHAT. In English usage, Dowthwaite as a surname has a related form in DOUTHAT. In English usage, Dowthwaite as a surname has a related form in DOUTHETT.

Walk Dowthwaite’s family in the name graph

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Nicknames & forms 4

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

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Old Norse

Outhwaite

“clearing, glade”

No U.S. birth series

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Old Norse

Lewthwaite

“enclosure”

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Old Norse

Goldthwaite

“ravine, gully”

No U.S. birth series

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Old Norse

Laithwaite

“barn”

No U.S. birth series

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Old Norse

Garthwaite

“clearing, glade”

No U.S. birth series

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Old Norse

Dolphin

“enemy” · “Sami”

No U.S. birth series

58% boys · 42% girls

Old Norse

Docker

“hollow”

No U.S. birth series

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Sibling ideas

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