The surname Dougherty is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "Ó Dochartaigh," which means "descendant of Dochartach." The name Dochartach itself translates to "obstructive" or "hurtful," indicating a possible historical characteristic or trait associated with the original bearer. This surname is rooted in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Ireland, reflecting its Gaelic ancestry.
The last name Dougherty appears about 37884 times in U.S. Census records, earning it rank #915 nationally. This equals around 13 individuals per 100,000 in the U.S.
Our database contains over 14902 people with the last name Dougherty. This surname is most commonly found in Pennsylvania, Florida, California. We have over 15 unique first names combined with the last name Dougherty in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, John, Michael.
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