About Dorris
The surname Dorris is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Doiridh," meaning "descendant of Doireadh," which itself translates to "pilgrim" or "exile." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had undertaken a pilgrimage or had been forced to leave their homeland. Over time, the name evolved into Dorris and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Dorris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorris 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 Dorris is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.