Find out how popular the last name Do is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Do.

Do, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Do surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Do in America

Do is the 1159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Do surname appeared 30,301 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Do.

We can also compare 2010 data for Do to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Do

The surname Do has its origins in the Portuguese language and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "de" meaning "from" or "of," indicating a person's place of origin or association with a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Do can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains records of noble families and mentions several individuals with the surname Do, suggesting its widespread use among the Portuguese nobility at that time.

The name Do was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the areas around Porto and Braga. It is possible that the name originated from specific place names or localities within these regions, although the precise derivation remains unclear.

In the 15th century, during the Age of Discovery, Portuguese explorers and navigators played a significant role in expanding the reach of the Portuguese Empire. Among these notable figures was Bartolomeu Do, a renowned navigator who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1497-1499.

Another notable individual with the surname Do was João Do, a 16th-century Portuguese explorer and trader. He is credited with establishing trade routes and settlements in various parts of Asia, including Malacca, Sumatra, and the Moluccas.

In the realm of literature, the surname Do is associated with the 19th-century Portuguese writer and philosopher, António Do. Born in 1835, he was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and is best known for his philosophical works and poetry.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Do gained recognition in the field of sports. Mário Do, a Portuguese footballer born in 1942, played as a striker for several top clubs in Portugal and represented his national team in the 1966 World Cup.

Another notable figure with the surname Do is the contemporary Portuguese architect, Eduardo Do. Born in 1964, he has gained international acclaim for his innovative and sustainable architectural designs, particularly in the field of urban planning and residential projects.

While the surname Do has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Do

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Do.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Do was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Do has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Do was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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