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

Doaks, 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 Doaks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doaks in America

Doaks is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doaks surname appeared 144 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Doaks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doaks 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 Doaks

The surname "DOAKS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "doc," which means a dock or a water-plant. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a dock or a body of water where these plants grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 under the orders of King William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Doac, which is likely an early spelling variation of the modern surname DOAKS.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Doke" and "Dokes," further indicating its evolution from the Old English root word. During this time, the name was primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in the regions of Dorset and Somerset.

A notable figure bearing the DOAKS surname was Sir John Dokes, a prominent merchant and alderman who lived in London during the 15th century. He was actively involved in the city's governance and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1492.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Dokes, a Anglican clergyman who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, and was known for his scholarly writings on religious subjects.

In the 17th century, the DOAKS surname was also found in the parish records of Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town in Gloucestershire. One such entry mentions the birth of William Dokes in 1624, the son of a local farmer.

During the 18th century, the name DOAKS was associated with several notable figures in the literary and artistic circles. One such individual was Robert Dokes, an English painter born in 1717, who was renowned for his landscapes and portrait works.

Another prominent bearer of the DOAKS surname was Margaret Dokes, a poet and playwright born in 1763. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime, and she was considered a leading figure in the literary circles of her time.

While the surname DOAKS may have originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "doc," reflecting the name's connection to the geographical features and occupations of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doaks

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

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 Doaks 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 Doaks 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 Doaks was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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