Douglas etymology

Etymology

• Scottish: Douglas is a Scottish surname originating from the Gaelic "dubh glas," meaning "black water" or "dark gray."
• Norman: Some sources suggest that the name may also derive from the Norman place name "Dougall," originally meaning "a place of black springs."

Meaning

Douglas means "black" or "dark gray water."

Origin

Douglas originated as a habitational name, referring to someone who lived near or by a body of dark-colored water. It is primarily associated with Scotland, where it was first adopted by the Douglas family, one of the most powerful and influential clans in the country.

Famous People with the Last Name Douglas

• Michael Douglas (actor)
• Kirk Douglas (actor)
• Catherine Zeta-Jones Douglas (actress)
• Norman Douglas (author)
• David Douglas (botanist)
• Stephen Douglas (American politician)
• Jodie Foster (actress) (her birth name is Alicia Christian Foster, but she uses the stage name Jodie Foster and took the surname Douglas when she was adopted)

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