Dumfries Surname Origin & Meaning
/DUM-frees/Dumfries is most likely a surname of Scottish origin.
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Surname Origin
Dumfries is a town in Scotland, and the surname likely originates from this place name. It derives from the Gaelic 'Dùn Phris' meaning 'Fort of the Thicket'. The name has been used as a surname for families originating from the area, and occasionally as a given name.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Scottish (Celtic/Scottish) 85% -
British (Anglo-British) 10%
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European (European) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Dumfries
Famous People Named Dumfries
Notable individuals include Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, who was given the courtesy title Earl of Dumfries; William Dumfries, a Scottish footballer; and Sir William Dumfries, a 17th-century Scottish nobleman.
Dumfries Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.