Doherty
“descendant of Dochartach, 'the hurtful'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Doherty an Irish name?
Doherty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Dochartaigh.
What does the surname Doherty mean?
Doherty (Irish: Ó Dochartaigh) means “descendant of Dochartach, 'the hurtful'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Doherty from?
The historic homeland of the Doherty name is Donegal, Derry / Londonderry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Doherty?
Ó Dochartaigh. Related spellings: O'Doherty, Dougherty, Docherty.
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