About Deorsey
The surname Deorsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer," and the suffix "-ey," meaning "island" or "dwelling place." Therefore, the surname Deorsey likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on an island inhabited by deer. It could also have been a locational name for someone from a place named Deorsey or a variant spelling of the surname Dorsey.
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The surname Deorsey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deorsey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Deorsey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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