About Duffiney
The surname Duffiney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubhfhinne, meaning "descendant of Dubhfhinne." The name Dubhfhinne is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "finne," meaning "fair" or "white." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with contrasting dark hair and fair skin. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as Duffiney.
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Here's how to represent Duffiney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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