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

Dobine, 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 Dobine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dobine in America

Dobine is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dobine surname appeared 140 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 Dobine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dobine 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 Dobine

The surname Dobine has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "dob," meaning a small body of water or pond, and the suffix "-ine," which denotes a diminutive or smaller version. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small pond or pool.

One of the earliest known references to the Dobine name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and their holdings. This record mentions a John de Dobyn, who held lands in Oxfordshire. The variant spelling "Dobyn" was likely a precursor to the modern form of the name.

During the Middle Ages, the Dobine family was primarily concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with several members appearing in local records and tax rolls. One notable individual was Richard Dobine, a prominent merchant who lived in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire, in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name began to spread to other regions of England, with records showing Dobines in Gloucestershire and Somerset. One of the earliest known examples from this period is Thomas Dobine, born in 1521 in the village of Nether Westcote, Gloucestershire.

As the centuries progressed, the Dobine name continued to be represented in various parts of England, with several notable individuals emerging. In the 18th century, Samuel Dobine (1710-1786) was a respected clergyman and author, known for his work "The Principles of Christian Philosophy." Another notable figure was Sir Henry Dobine (1782-1867), a distinguished military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.

Other notable individuals with the Dobine surname include:

1. William Dobine (1610-1684), an English mathematician and astronomer.
2. Elizabeth Dobine (1725-1801), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education.
3. John Dobine (1845-1922), a renowned architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
4. Mary Dobine (1867-1942), a pioneering journalist and women's rights activist.
5. Edward Dobine (1901-1975), a celebrated author and poet known for his works exploring rural life in England.

While the Dobine name may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, its rich history and notable bearers have contributed to the cultural tapestry of the country over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dobine

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

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

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