Pronunciation: [dˈɒkəɹi] (IPA) 
The word "Dockery" is spelled phonetically as /ˈdɒkəri/. It is comprised of two syllables, with the primary stress on the first syllable "Dock". The letter "o" is pronounced as the short vowel sound /ɒ/ and the letter "e" as a schwa sound /ə/. The "k" at the end is followed by the "er" sound /ri/. Overall, the pronunciation of "Dockery" includes the sounds /d/, /ɒ/, /k/, /ə/, /r/, and /i/.
Dockery is a surname originating from England, primarily found in the regions of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is an Anglicized variant of the Old English personal name "Docce" or "Docke," which derive from the word "docce," meaning "doe.” The name initially denoted someone who lived near a place associated with deer, such as a deer park or a forest infested with deer. The suffix "-ery" is of French origin and was commonly used to denote a location or a profession, thus suggesting that individuals with the surname Dockery were originally linked to an area occupied by deer.
Over time, the name Dockery became more widespread as families relocated and migrated, resulting in the dispersal of the surname across different English-speaking countries. Dockery is now also found in areas settled by English immigrants, such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
In contemporary usage, Dockery primarily serves as a surname rather than a word with a distinct meaning. It represents the historical connection of individuals to an area rich in deer or their ancestral ties to those who once inhabited such locations. As a surname, Dockery signifies a lineage, family heritage, and ancestral background, encapsulating a sense of identity rooted in historical and geographical contexts.
