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Dalhousie is a Scottish surname. The name originates from the Dalhousie family, who were the Earls of Dalhousie from 1786 until 1838. The name is pronounced 'dahl-hoo-see'. Dalhousie is a variant of the Gaelic name 'Dòmhnall' meaning 'son of Domhnall'. The surname can also be found in Ireland, where it is derived from the Dalhousie family of that country. The Dalhousie family had a long and distinguished history in Scotland, and many of their members held high office in the country. The surname is also found in Canada, where it is derived from the family of the same name who were the Governors General of Canada from 1867 to 1878.
