Clowney

The surname Clowney is likely of Gaelic origin, specifically from Scotland or Ireland, where it may have evolved from the Gaelic personal name Cluain, meaning "meadow" or "pasture." It is also possible that the surname could have been a patronymic, meaning "son of Cluain," or an adaptation of a place name such as a town or farm associated with the word Cluain. This surname could also derive from a descriptive nickname, possibly related to someone who lived near a meadow or was associated with pastoral or farming life. The name might also be linked to the word clown (medieval clown), referring to a rustic or country person, though this connection is less direct.