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'''Dowd''' is a derivation of an ancient [[surname]] which was once common in [[Ireland]] but is now quite rare. The name Dowd is an Anglicisation of the original Ui Dubhda, through its more common form [[O'Dowd]]. The Ui Dubhda are one of the Clann [[Ui Fiachrach]], one of the major families of [[Irish clans]].
== Origin ==
Ireland
== People named Dowd ==
* [[Charles F. Dowd]], a [[teacher]], then later a [[Principal (school)|principal]] and the thinker behind [[time zones]].
* [[Dakoda Dowd]] nickname "Koda", 14-year-old American [[golf]] protege.
* [[Doug Dowd (Political Economist)|Doug Dowd]], a political economist.
* [[Jim Dowd (politician)|Jim Dowd]], the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Lewisham West]] in the [[United Kingdom]].
* [[Jim Dowd (hockey player)|Jim Dowd]], the hockey player.
* [[Jeff Dowd]], an American [[film producer]].
* [[Johnny Dowd]], an American [[country music|country musician]].
* [[John H. Dowd]], American [[Marketer]].
* [[John M. Dowd]], an American [[lawyer]].
* [[John Dowd (motocross)|John Dowd]], the professional [[motocross]] rider.
* [[John Dowd (politician)]].
* [[Maureen Dowd]], a [[journalist]] and newspaper [[columnist]].
* [[Matthew Dowd]], campaign advisor and media commentator
* [[Michael Dowd]], an evolutionary evangelist and author.
* [[Phil Dowd]], a first class English [[football (soccer)|football]] referee.
* [[Robert Dowd]], an American [[Pop artist]].
* [[Timothy J. Dowd]], lead detective who solved the [[Son of Sam]] case.
* [[Tom Dowd]], an influential [[engineer]].
* [[Derek Dowd]], a child genius.
Vince Dowd
Tom Dowd
Hank Dowd
== References ==
* J O'Donovan, ''Tribes and Customs of the Hy Fiachrach'', 1844,
* G O'Reilly, ''Stories of O'Dowda's Country'', Enniscrone 1971
== See also ==
*[[O'Dowd]]
*[[Ui Fiachrach]]
*[[Irish Clans]]
== External links ==
*[http://www.odubhda.com Official Website]
*[http://www.dowd.co.uk www.dowd.co.uk]
[[Category:Irish surnames]]
[[Category:Irish families]]
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