How common is the Dunwoody surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Dunwoody in the United States.

Are there Dunwoody soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 50 soldiers with the Dunwoody surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Dunwoody mean?

The surname Dunwoody means "Dweller in or near a wooded area belonging to a settlement called Dun.". It is of Scottish/English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller in or near a wooded area belonging to a settlement called Dun.

Etymology

Composed of 'Dun' (a fortified settlement or hill) combined with 'woody' (wooded area). The name likely originated in Scotland or northern England where such topographic descriptors were common.

About the Dunwoody Surname

A topographic surname indicating residence near a wooded area associated with a fortified settlement. The name reflects medieval Scottish and English landscape terminology.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Scotland and northern England, with notable presence in American South due to colonial settlement patterns.

Dunwoody Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dunwoody Surname

H.C. Dunwoody

General

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish/English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 17th century Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

50 soldiers with the Dunwoody surname found in Civil War records.

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