Dundee

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Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 6,000 bearers in the United States #1,589 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities, particularly in North America and Australia.

Dundee Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Dundee Surname