O'Downey Family Crest & Name History

O'Downey is an established spelling of the Irish surname Downey. At root, the name means “Descendant of Dúnadhach”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Downey surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Spelling and variants

The O' in front of the name is a particle that was often added to Downey on registers. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Downie.

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