Douglas Szymanski

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Szymanski — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Szymanski 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 Szymanski: Szymański (feminine: Szymańska, plural Szymańscy) is the 9th most common surname in Poland, belonging to 114,075 people (0.3% of Poland's population) as of 2015. Adam Szymański (1852–1916), Polish writer Antoni Szymański (1894–1973), Polish Army general Beata Szymańska (born 1938), Polish poet and writer Bolesław Szymański (born 1950), Polish-American computer scientist Damian Szymański (born 1995), Polish footballer David Szymanski (born 1989), American video game developer Dick Szymanski (1932–2021), American football player Frank Szymanski (1923–1987), American football player Grzegorz Szym. 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: Szymanski

Slavic

Szymański (feminine: Szymańska, plural Szymańscy) is the 9th most common surname in Poland, belonging to 114,075 people (0.3% of Poland's population) as of 2015. Adam Szymański (1852–1916), Polish writer Antoni Szymański (1894–1973), Polish Army general Beata Szymańska (born 1938), Polish poet and writer Bolesław Szymański (born 1950), Polish-American computer scientist Damian Szymański (born 1995), Polish footballer David Szymanski (born 1989), American video game developer Dick Szymanski (1932–2021), American football player Frank Szymanski (1923–1987), American football player Grzegorz Szym.

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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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Notable People Named Douglas Szymanski

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Szymanski?
The surname Szymanski originates from Slavic. Szymański (feminine: Szymańska, plural Szymańscy) is the 9th most common surname in Poland, belonging to 114,075 people (0.3% of Poland's population) as of 2015. Adam Szymański (1852–1916), Polish writer Antoni Szymański (1894–1973), Polish Army general Beata Szymańska (born 1938), Polish poet and writer Bolesław Szymański (born 1950), Polish-American computer scientist Damian Szymański (born 1995), Polish footballer David Szymanski (born 1989), American video game developer Dick Szymanski (1932–2021), American football player Frank Szymanski (1923–1987), American football player Grzegorz Szym.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Szymanski?
The name Douglas Szymanski combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Szymanski originates from Slavic.
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