Dooley

Dooley is a surname with Irish origins. It is derived from the Gaelic name O’Dubhlaoich, which means “descendant of Dubhlaoch”. Dubhlaoch was a personal name meaning “black hero”. The Dooley name is most commonly found in the province of Munster in Ireland, particularly in County Tipperary. Famous individuals with the Dooley surname include American football player Morten Andersen, Irish politician Jimmy Dooley, and Australian musician Dan Sultan. The Dooley family motto is “Sapienter et Fortiter”, which means “Wisely and bravely”.