The surname Downey has its origins in Ireland, where it translates to "belonging to a fort" in English. It is historically associated with several regions, including modern County Galway, southwest Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Ulster, and Leinster. The name is believed to represent three distinct families, with notable historical ties to Ulster, where the Downey family served as chiefs of the Ulaid petty-kingdom of Cinel Amhalgaidh, now known as Clanawley in County Down.
Listed at rank #1320, the last name Downey was reported 26627 times in U.S. records — or 9 individuals per 100,000.
Our database contains over 9027 people with the last name Downey. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, New York. We have over 8 unique first names combined with the last name Downey in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are John, Michael, James.
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