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

Doan, 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 Doan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doan in America

Doan is the 1814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doan surname appeared 19,760 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Doan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doan 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 Doan

The surname DOAN has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "dun," which means "hill" or "down." The name was likely initially given to someone who lived on or near a hill or a down.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOAN surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Walter Doun was mentioned. This spelling variation, "Doun," highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the DOAN surname appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332, which listed a Richard Doun. This suggests that the name was present in different parts of England during this period.

The DOAN surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Downham in Essex and Downton in Wiltshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the Old English word "dun."

One notable individual with the DOAN surname was John Donne (1572-1631), an English poet, scholar, and priest. His works, including "Holy Sonnets" and "Meditations," are considered among the greatest in English literature.

Another prominent figure was Sir James Doane (1668-1741), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Woodstock. He played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

In the 18th century, the DOAN surname was associated with Samuel Doan (1722-1807), an American Quaker minister and abolitionist. He was a vocal advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked tirelessly to promote social justice.

During the 19th century, John Wesley Doane (1799-1859) made a name for himself as an American Episcopal bishop. He served as the first Bishop of New Jersey and played a crucial role in the growth of the Episcopal Church in the United States.

Lastly, Gustavus Adolphus Doane (1837-1923) was an American soldier and civil engineer. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later became a prominent figure in the field of civil engineering, contributing to various infrastructure projects.

These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, demonstrate the historical significance of the DOAN surname and its enduring presence across various fields and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doan

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

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

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