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Dunn

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Dunn (name) means an Irish surname, and a city in Harnett County, North Carolina. Example: “Dunn served as sheriff for two terms.”

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An Irish surname, and a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.
"Dunn served as sheriff for two terms."

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Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duinn, a byname from donn ("brown, brown-haired").

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dunn” mean?

The word “Dunn” means an Irish surname, and a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.

How do you pronounce “Dunn”?

“Dunn” is pronounced duhn (/dʌn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dunn” in a sentence?

Here is “Dunn” used in a sentence: “Dunn served as sheriff for two terms.”

What part of speech is “Dunn”?

“Dunn” is a name.

Where does the word “Dunn” come from?

The word “Dunn” comes from Irish. Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duinn, a byname from donn ("brown, brown-haired").

Is “Dunn” a common word?

“Dunn” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Dunn a common surname?

Dunn is a recognized Irish surname that has spread widely, particularly through emigration, and is also used as a place name, such as a city in Harnett County, North Carolina.

Why is Dunn capitalized?

Dunn is capitalized because it functions as a proper noun, referring to a specific surname or place name rather than a common word.

Where is Dunn, North Carolina located?

Dunn is a city located in Harnett County, North Carolina, named coincidentally or historically in connection with the surname Dunn.

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