Dinwiddie

Topographic

Meaning

One from Dinwiddie, a place in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish place name Dinwiddie in Dumfriesshire, composed of Gaelic elements 'dun' (fort) and possibly 'wid' or 'wide' (wide). The surname indicates origin from this Scottish location.

About the Dinwiddie Surname

A Scottish topographic surname derived from a place name in Dumfriesshire. The name became established in North America through Scottish immigration, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Distribution

Primarily found in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora in North America, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

William Dinwiddie, American reformer and journalist

People with the Dinwiddie Surname

Edwin Dinwiddie

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