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.
The surname Dobey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Dobey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.