Dovey

Dovey Meaning & Origin

About Dovey
The surname Dovey is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "dofy," meaning "gentle" or "tame." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a gentle or peaceful nature. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited qualities associated with a dove, such as kindness, tranquility, or innocence. Over time, the surname Dovey became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dovey: 324
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dovey 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

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 V EY1
🌐 IPA
/dəˈveɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dovey in Braille

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

The name Dovey in braille

How to sign the name Dovey using Sign Language

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

The name Dovey in sign language

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