Doherty

/ˈdoʊərti/ noun

An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Dochartach,' often anglicized from Ó Dochartaigh. Notable bearers include various public figures in politics, entertainment, and sports.

From Irish Gaelic Ó Dochartaigh, meaning 'descendant of Dochartach,' where Dochartach derives from dochar meaning 'hurt, harm' plus the diminutive suffix -tach. The name was anglicized during English colonial rule of Ireland.

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