About Doaks
The surname Doaks is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacDuach," meaning "son of Duach." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Duach. The name Duach itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark." The surname Doaks is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
The surname Doaks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doaks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Doaks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Doaks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Doaks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.