Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
DORMAN
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
DORMAN. A-Sax. ddr, a gate or large door, and »ia7i. A door-keeper, porter.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English