Dowbekin Surname

1,849,867th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 100 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
England

Dowbekin Surname Definition:

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Dowbiggin,' a hamlet in the parish of Sedbergh, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Johannes de Dowfbyggyng, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.

Robertus de Dowfebyging, 1379: ibid.

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Dowbekin Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England871:640,43737,483
United States101:36,245,893832,629
Scotland21:2,676,90851,579
China11:1,367,321,56651,149
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England191:1,282,91446,315

Dowbekin Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Dowbiggin,' a hamlet in the parish of Sedbergh, West Riding of Yorkshire.

Johannes de Dowfbyggyng, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.

Robertus de Dowfebyging, 1379: ibid.

Christopher Dowbikine, of Tatham, 1613: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.

John Dowbiggin, of Tatham, 1678: ibid.

For the probable origin of this name, v. Duff.

A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

Dowbekin Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Dowbekin Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Dowbekin occurs in England more than any other country/territory. It can appear in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Dowbekin? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 1,849,867th most frequently occurring surname internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 72,875,459 people. This surname is primarily found in Europe, where 89 percent of Dowbekin live; 89 percent live in Northern Europe and 89 percent live in British Isles.

The surname Dowbekin is most numerous in England, where it is carried by 87 people, or 1 in 640,437. In England Dowbekin is most numerous in: Greater Manchester, where 41 percent live, Lancashire, where 28 percent live and Hampshire, where 10 percent live. Barring England Dowbekin occurs in 3 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 10 percent live and Scotland, where 2 percent live.

Dowbekin Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The prevalency of Dowbekin has changed through the years. In England the number of people carrying the Dowbekin surname expanded 458 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Dowbekin Last Name Statistics demography

Dowbekin earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 19.73% more than the national average, earning $51,661 USD per year.

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Dowbekin Reference & Research

Dowbiggin One-name Study - A profile of the Dowbiggin surname with contact details for a researcher who collects any information pertaining to it.

Dobkins FamilyTree DNA Group - A group collating DNA test results for those who bear the surname, includes results of DNA tests and discussions.

Dobkins FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.

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  • Similar: Names listed in the "Similar" section are phonetically similar and may not have any relation to Dowbekin
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