Origin and Meaning of Dorsey

From the outsider's village

Origin: French - Derived from the Old French surname 'D'Orsay', which means 'of the Isle of Orsay', a reference to a small island in the Seine river near Paris.

• Dorsey was originally a surname and is now used as a given name, especially in the United States.
• The name can also have Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Duirsa, meaning 'descendant of Duirse', with 'duirse' referring to the 'oak tree'.
• Notable bearers of the name include Dorsey Burnette, an American rockabilly musician, and Dorsey Levens, a former American football running back.
• The name Dorsey has seen varying popularity, particularly in the early 20th century in the United States, but is less common today.
• Variations of the name include Dorse and Dorsett, which are also used as both first names and surnames.