Douglas Dement

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Dement — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Dement is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Dement: Ada Belle Dement (1888–1945), American civil rights and suffrage activist George Dement (1922–2014), mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, from 1989 to 2005 Henry D. Dement (1840–1927), American politician John Dement (1804–1883), American politician and militia commander from Illinois Iris DeMent (born 1961), American singer and songwriter Kenneth Dement (1933–2013), American football player Mike Dement (born 1954), American college basketball coach William C. Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Dement

English

Ada Belle Dement (1888–1945), American civil rights and suffrage activist George Dement (1922–2014), mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, from 1989 to 2005 Henry D. Dement (1840–1927), American politician John Dement (1804–1883), American politician and militia commander from Illinois Iris DeMent (born 1961), American singer and songwriter Kenneth Dement (1933–2013), American football player Mike Dement (born 1954), American college basketball coach William C.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Douglas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Douglas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Douglas Dement:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dement?
The surname Dement originates from English. Ada Belle Dement (1888–1945), American civil rights and suffrage activist George Dement (1922–2014), mayor of Bossier City, Louisiana, from 1989 to 2005 Henry D. Dement (1840–1927), American politician John Dement (1804–1883), American politician and militia commander from Illinois Iris DeMent (born 1961), American singer and songwriter Kenneth Dement (1933–2013), American football player Mike Dement (born 1954), American college basketball coach William C.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Dement?
The name Douglas Dement combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Dement originates from English.
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