DOOEY
Dooey
The surname Dooey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic O'Dubhthaigh, meaning the descendant of Dubhthach. The name is predominantly found in the North West of Ireland, particularly in County Donegal.
The Dooey family are thought to be part of the larger O'Doherty clan, a prominent Gaelic Irish sept in Ireland. The sept was historically associated with the area around Inishowen in Donegal. Members of the Dooey family were known for their leadership qualities, loyalty, and attachment to their ancestral lands.
Over time, descendants of the Dooey family have spread beyond Ireland, with some members emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The surname has undergone variations in spelling due to transliteration and anglicisation, resulting in different forms such as Dewey and Doey.
Today, the surname Dooey continues to hold significance for those who bear it as a marker of their Irish heritage and ancestry.
There are approximately 76 people named Dooey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Dooey.