TheNameDBDundee
TopographicMeaning
From Dundee, a city in Scotland, or from a Gaelic place name.
Etymology
Derived from the Scottish city of Dundee, which may come from Gaelic 'Dùn Dè' (fort of the Tay river). The surname likely originated as a topographic or locative name for someone from this city.
About the Dundee Surname
A Scottish surname derived from the city of Dundee in Tayside. The name has strong associations with Scottish heritage and appears in historical records from medieval times.
Distribution
Primarily found in Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities, particularly in North America and Australia.
Notable Bearers
Dundee family in Scottish history, various contemporary figures