Docherty

Docherty Meaning & Origin

About Docherty
The surname Docherty is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dochartach," meaning "hurtful" or "harmful." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce or aggressive in nature. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Docherty can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Docherty: 1,465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TXRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D020630
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 CH ER0 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ‘Κ§Ι™rti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TXRT', 'TKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Docherty in Braille

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

The name Docherty in braille

How to sign the name Docherty using Sign Language

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

The name Docherty in sign language

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