DOCKSEY
Docksey
Docksey is a surname of English origins, typically found in the southern counties of England such as Sussex and Hampshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "docca", meaning a male deer, and "eye", indicating an island or peninsula.
The Docksey family name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Docksee, Docsie, and Dockesey, among others. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or had associations with a place frequented by deer.
Historical records suggest that individuals bearing the surname Docksey were often involved in agricultural pursuits, particularly as landowners or farm workers. The surname has been passed down through generations, signifying a connection to the land and rural communities.
Today, the Docksey surname remains relatively uncommon but continues to exist in different parts of England and beyond, carried by descendants who uphold the family's historical legacy. The name reflects a heritage tied to the English countryside and a way of life shaped by traditions of the past.
There are approximately 332 people named Docksey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Docksey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Rob
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Claire
- Edna
- Jane
- Kay
- Lh
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
- Theresa
- Tracy