Douglas Underhill

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Underhill — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Underhill 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 Underhill: Adelaide Underhill (1860–1936), American librarian Andrew Underhill (1749–1794), American silversmith Arthur Underhill (1850–1939), English barrister and scholar Barbara Underhill (born 1963), Canadian figure skater Beth Underhill (born 1962), Canadian equestrian Cave Underhill (1634 – 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: Underhill

English

Adelaide Underhill (1860–1936), American librarian Andrew Underhill (1749–1794), American silversmith Arthur Underhill (1850–1939), English barrister and scholar Barbara Underhill (born 1963), Canadian figure skater Beth Underhill (born 1962), Canadian equestrian Cave Underhill (1634 – 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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Notable People Named Douglas Underhill

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 Underhill:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Underhill?
The surname Underhill originates from English. Adelaide Underhill (1860–1936), American librarian Andrew Underhill (1749–1794), American silversmith Arthur Underhill (1850–1939), English barrister and scholar Barbara Underhill (born 1963), Canadian figure skater Beth Underhill (born 1962), Canadian equestrian Cave Underhill (1634 – c.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Underhill?
The name Douglas Underhill combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Underhill originates from English.
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