The surname Dun was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where the name is associated with the place named Dun.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dun research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1255, 1260, 1268, 1428, and 1467 are included under the topic Early Dun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dunn, Dunne, Dun, Dune and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Dun Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the Dun family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.