About Duffey
The surname Duffey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Dubhthaigh," meaning "descendant of Dubhthach." The personal name Dubhthach is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "thach," meaning "chief" or "lord." Therefore, the surname Duffey can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the dark chief" or "descendant of the black lord."
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The surname Duffey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duffey 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 Duffey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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