Dooley
“descendant of Dubhlaoch — dubh, 'dark', and laoch, 'warrior'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Dooley an Irish name?
Dooley is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Dubhlaoich.
What does the surname Dooley mean?
Dooley (Irish: Ó Dubhlaoich) means “descendant of Dubhlaoch — dubh, 'dark', and laoch, 'warrior'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Dooley from?
The historic homeland of the Dooley name is Offaly, Laois. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Dooley?
Ó Dubhlaoich. Related spellings: O'Dooley, Dowley.
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