TheNameDBDunwoody
TopographicMeaning
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
Found primarily in Scotland and northern England, with notable presence in American South due to colonial settlement patterns.
Notable Bearers
General Tony Dunwoody (U.S. military), various family genealogies