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

Dobard, 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 Dobard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dobard in America

Dobard is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dobard surname appeared 292 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 Dobard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dobard 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 Dobard

The surname DOBARD is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "dobard," which referred to a type of strong cloth or material used for clothing.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in various records and manuscripts from the regions of Normandy and Picardy. It is believed that the name was initially an occupational surname, given to individuals involved in the production or trading of this particular cloth.

One of the earliest known references to the name DOBARD can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul Dobard, who held estates in the county of Berkshire.

During the 13th century, the DOBARD surname appeared in various charters and legal documents from the region of Picardy. Notable individuals bearing this name included Jean Dobard, a merchant from the town of Amiens, who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1265.

In the 14th century, the name DOBARD gained prominence in the region of Normandy, with several members of the family holding positions of influence. One such individual was Guillaume Dobard, a respected judge and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Rouen during the reign of King Philip VI of France (1293-1350).

Throughout the following centuries, the DOBARD name continued to be associated with various trades and professions, including merchants, artisans, and members of the clergy. One notable figure was Father Jacques Dobard, a Jesuit priest and scholar who lived in the 16th century and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent individual bearing the DOBARD surname was Marie-Françoise Dobard, a renowned French painter and portraitist who flourished in the 18th century. Her works were highly regarded and can be found in several prestigious art collections throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the DOBARD name gained recognition in the field of literature with the novelist and poet Émile Dobard (1827-1892). His works explored themes of romance, nature, and the human condition, and he was celebrated for his lyrical prose and vivid descriptions.

While the DOBARD surname has its roots in northern France, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and population movements. However, its origin and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of France's medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dobard

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

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

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