Dobey

Dobey Meaning & Origin

About Dobey
The surname Dobey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dobbe," meaning "plump" or "chubby." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was round or stout in appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dobey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dobey: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dobey 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 Dobey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dobey in Braille

Here's how to represent Dobey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dobey in braille

How to sign the name Dobey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dobey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dobey in sign language

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