There are
624
Dougals in the USA
Dougal is the
35945th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dougal

DougalHaston

Dougal Haston was a Scottish mountain climber and Arctic explorer who was part of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by a British team in 1975.

TommyDougal

Tommy Dougal was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Aberdeen and Partick Thistle, during the 1920s and 1930s.

ThomasDougal

Thomas Dougal was an Irish soldier who served as a major in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills.

AlexDougal

Alex Dougal is a British artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world.

DougalJames

Dougal James is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Duncan MacLeod on the TV series 'Highlander: The Series.' He has also appeared in numerous stage productions.

CameronDougal

Cameron Dougal is a Scottish rugby player who currently plays as a scrum-half for the Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14 league.

WilsonDougal

Wilson Dougal was a Scottish poet and writer known for his lyric poetry and his contributions to Scottish literature in the 18th century.

DougalDrummond

Dougal Drummond was a fictional character in the British TV series 'The Magic Roundabout' who was known for his love of adventure and his distinctive scarf.

AngusDougal

Angus Dougal is a Canadian politician who has served as the member of parliament for the riding of Thunder Bay—Rainy River since 2015.

DougalMcLean

Dougal McLean is a New Zealand musician and songwriter known for his folk and acoustic music. He has released several albums and has toured internationally.

Dougal Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Dougal' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Dubhghall,' meaning 'dark stranger.' It was originally a personal name given to individuals from the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dougal' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands. It is also found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish or Gaelic heritage, such as Canada and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Dougal' include 'Douglas,' 'McDougall,' 'MacDougall,' 'Dugald,' 'Dugal,' 'Duncan,' 'Dunlop,' 'MacDowall,' 'MacDowell,' and 'McGregor.' These variations often reflect regional or clan affiliations.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Dougal' have migrated and immigrated to various countries over the centuries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration and colonization. Many Scots settled in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.