About Dote
The surname Dote is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "dote," meaning "to be foolish or infatuated," suggesting that the name was given to someone who was considered foolish or easily infatuated. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Dodd, which is derived from the Old English word "dod," meaning "a rounded hill." Therefore, the surname Dote could also indicate a person who lived near or on a rounded hill.
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The surname Dote is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dote 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 Dote in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dote using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.