Dow
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Surname: Dow
Branch: Dow
Origins: Scottish
More Info: Scotland
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Background: Origin Celtic, Of Dark or Black Complexion or Hair [Gaelic and Irish dubh (bh = w), dark, black]. (English) a dialectal form of Dove
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Motto: Patiens, Patience. Arms: Or, on a mullet sa. a pigeon ar. Crest: A dove ar. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
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Name Variations: McDow, Dow, Dowe, Dove, Dows, Dowes, Doves.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842. A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860. Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000. Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994. Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973. World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001. Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.
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