About Dorau
The surname Dorau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dor," meaning "gate" or "door." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near a gate or a door. Over time, the name may have been adopted by various families who resided in or near places with gate-related features. The surname Dorau thus signifies an ancestral connection to a gate or door and is a testament to the individual or family's historical association with such a location.
The surname Dorau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorau 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 Dorau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.