DOOLING
Dooling
The surname Dooling is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the medieval English personal name Dole, which itself comes from the Old English pre-7th-century word dol, meaning "foolish" or "stupid". In this context, "Dooling" was likely originally bestowed as a nickname in a jocular or ironic sense.
The name Dooling is also found in Ireland, where it is believed to be an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname Ó Dúlaoich, meaning "descendant of Dúlach", a personal name derived from the word dúlach, meaning "unlucky" or "unfortunate". The Dooling family is associated with counties like Kildare and Tipperary in Ireland.
Throughout its history, the Dooling surname has been borne by individuals of various social statuses and professions. Over time, members of the Dooling family have spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and, in some cases, to other countries around the world.
The etymology and varied geographic distribution of the Dooling surname make it a subject of interest for those studying the roots and migrations of British and Irish families.
There are approximately 186 people named Dooling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dooling.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bernard
- Colin
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Wayne
Female
- Diane
- Dorothy
- Gemma
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Judith
- Karen
- Katie
- Kim
- Lisa
- Margaret