Doughty

Doughty Meaning & Origin

About Doughty
The surname Doughty is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "doughti," meaning brave or valiant. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or strength. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name for a person who was considered worthy or capable. Overall, the surname Doughty signifies bravery, valor, or worthiness.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doughty: 11,880
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doughty based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ”ti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doughty in Braille

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

The name Doughty in braille

How to sign the name Doughty using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Doughty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Doughty in sign language

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