Dowden
Sign in to saveDowden () is an English family name. It is a patronymic from an Old English personal name, Dogod (probably a derivative of dugan 'to avail', 'to be of use'), chiefly found in Gloucestershire and Somerset. Notable people with the surname include:
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Dowden () is an English family name. It is a patronymic from an Old English personal name, Dogod (probably a derivative of dugan 'to avail', 'to be of use'), chiefly found in Gloucestershire and Somerset. Notable people with the surname include: Abraham Dowden (1839–1907), American politician Bradley Dowden (born 1942), American philosopher Corey Dowden (born 1968), American football player in the National Football League Edward Dowden (1843–1913), Irish critic and poet Hester Dowden (1868–1949), Irish spiritual medium John Dowden (1840–1910), Irish bishop Ken Dowden (born 1950), English scholar Oliver Dowden (born 1978), British Conservative Party politician, MP for Hertsmere since May 2015 Richard Dowden (born 1949), English journalist Richard Dowden (1932–2016), New Zealand scientist Steve Dowden (1929–2001), American football player in the National Football League
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