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Don MacDowall

Photograph of Don MacDowall Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Don
Surname
MacDowall
Occupation
Senor

The Name Don

Origin
Spanish, Irish
Meaning
Lord or chief.
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The MacDowall Surname

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Son of Dougal, from the personal name Dubhgall meaning 'dark stranger.'
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Source

Library of Congress

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