About Dooley
The surname Dooley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubhlaoich, meaning "descendant of Dubhlaoch." The name Dubhlaoch itself is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black," and "laoch," meaning "hero." Therefore, the surname Dooley can be interpreted as "descendant of the black hero."
The surname Dooley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dooley 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 Dooley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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