About Dorey
The surname Dorey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Dory," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Dorothy." The name Dorothy comes from the Greek name "Dorothea," meaning "gift of God." Therefore, the surname Dorey can be interpreted to mean "son or descendant of Dory" or "belonging to the family of Dory."
The surname Dorey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorey 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 Dorey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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