About Doxey
The surname Doxey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dox," meaning "dark" or "swarthy." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a dark or shadowy place. The suffix "-ey" indicates a location or settlement, suggesting that the original bearers of the surname resided near such a place. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, but its meaning remains rooted in its Old English origins.
The surname Doxey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doxey 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 Doxey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Doxey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.