About Dohring
The surname Dohring is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dor," meaning "thorn." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a thorn bush or thorny area. The suffix "-ing" is a common Germanic suffix indicating "belonging to" or "descendant of." Therefore, Dohring can be interpreted as "descendant of the person who lived near the thorn bush."
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The surname Dohring is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dohring 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 Dohring in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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