| ![Show Contents]() Dorie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancestors of the Dorie family brought their name to England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in Herefordshire. The family settled in Dore in that county, and it is from this location that their surname derives. Early Origins of the Dorie familyThe surname Dorie was first found in Herefordshire at Dore Abbey, a former Cistercian abbey in the village of Abbey Dore in the Golden Valley. The abbey was founded in 1147 by Robert fitzHarold of Ewyas, the Lord of Ewyas Harold, and derives it name from the River Dore, a Celtic river-name meaning "the waters." 1 "This parish derives its name from its situation on the river Dore, and from an abbey of White or Cistercian monks, founded here in the reign of Stephen, by Robert, son of Harold, Lord of Ewyas, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Edmund." 2 Dore is also a village in South Yorkshire which is listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle c. 829 when King Egbert of Wessex led his army to the village to receive the submission of King Eanred of Northumbria. Some claim that Egbert became the first king of England at Dore. Today the "Dore Stone," located on the village green commemorates King Egbert's victory. Early History of the Dorie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dorie research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dorie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dorie Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Dorie were recorded, including Dore, Dorey, Dory, Dorie, Doar, Doare, Doore, Doorey, Doorie and many more. Early Notables of the Dorie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dorie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Dorie family to Ireland
Some of the Dorie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Dorie migration to the United States | + |
The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Dorie arrived in North America very early:
Dorie Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mr. Gregory Dorie, aged 36, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the "Bona Nova" 3
Dorie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. John Dorie, aged 21, from Ireland who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1836 aboard the ship "Belvidere" 4
- Ms. Ann Dorie, aged 50, from England who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Manneringh" 4
- Mr. Herman Dorie, aged 26, from Germany who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1854 aboard the ship "White Falcon" 4
- Miss Margaret Dorie, aged 22, from Ireland who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1861 aboard the ship "Ellen Austin" 4
- Mrs. Marie Dorie, aged 24, from Prussia who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1882 aboard the ship "Lessing" 4
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Dorie (post 1700) | + |
- Dorie Ann Ladner (1942-2024), American civil rights activist from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Dorie migration to the United States 
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