TheNameDBDorsey
UnisexMeaning
From the place name Dorset or a surname meaning 'from Dorset.'
Etymology
Dorsey is derived from the English surname, which comes from the county of Dorset in southwestern England. The county name itself comes from the Durotriges, a Celtic tribe, combined with the Old English 'sæte' (settlers).
About the Name Dorsey
Dorsey is primarily known as a surname but has been used as a given name, particularly in American culture. It is most famously associated with the Dorsey brothers, legendary bandleaders of the swing era.