Origin of the Surname The surname Doherty has deep roots in Ireland, where it originated from the Gaelic Ó Dochartaigh clan, one of the most influential families in the region of Inishowen in the northern part of County Donegal. Etymology and Meaning The surname Doherty is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Dochartaigh, which means “descendant of...
