Douglass

Meaning

From the dark water or dark stream.

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'dubh glas,' combining 'dubh' (dark) and 'glas' (gray or stream). The name originated from lands in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and became a prominent clan name.

About the Douglass Surname

A prominent Scottish surname originating from geographical features in Lanarkshire. The name became associated with a powerful Scottish clan and spread widely through emigration.

Distribution

Common in Scotland, United States, and other English-speaking nations.

Notable Bearers

Frederick Douglass (abolitionist), Kirk Douglass (actor), Michael Douglas (actor)

People with the Douglass Surname