Dorris

Dorris Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dorris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dorris: 6,644
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.25

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrɪs/
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('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorris in Braille

Here's how to represent Dorris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dorris in braille

How to sign the name Dorris using Sign Language

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.

The name Dorris in sign language

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