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

Dobyne, 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 Dobyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dobyne in America

Dobyne is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dobyne surname appeared 162 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 Dobyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dobyne 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 Dobyne

The surname Dobyne has its origins in the United Kingdom, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dob" meaning "dove" and "yn" meaning "little," suggesting that the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone with a particular physical characteristic or personality trait resembling a small dove.

One of the earliest known references to the Dobyne surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where a certain Roger Dobyn is mentioned. This record provides valuable insight into the early spelling variations of the name, which included Dobyn, Dobbyn, and Dobbine.

During the 14th century, the Dobyne surname appeared in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Dobbyn is listed, and the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1348, which mention a William Dobyn.

In the late 15th century, the Dobyne surname was found in the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in Walsall, Staffordshire, where a Robert Dobyne was recorded as having been baptized in 1487. This record provides evidence that the surname had spread across different regions of England by this time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Dobyne surname was Sir John Dobyne, a member of the landed gentry from Worcestershire, who lived during the 16th century. He served as a Member of Parliament for Droitwich in 1553 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1564.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Dobyne, a prominent merchant and landowner from Bristol, who lived from 1592 to 1667. He played a crucial role in the development of the city's trade and was a benefactor of several charitable institutions, including the Red Maids' School.

In the 17th century, the Dobyne surname was associated with the village of Dovenby in Cumbria, which was originally known as "Dobyn-by" or "Dobyne-by," derived from the Old Norse words "dúfna" meaning "dove" and "by" meaning "village." This connection suggests a possible link between the surname and the place name, although the exact nature of the relationship remains uncertain.

One notable individual from this period was Richard Dobyne, a clergyman and author who lived from 1623 to 1694. He served as the Vicar of Braunston in Northamptonshire and published several works on religious topics, including "The Righteous Man's Refuge" in 1671.

In the 18th century, the Dobyne surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in locations such as Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. One notable figure from this period was William Dobyne, a renowned landscape architect and garden designer who lived from 1710 to 1785 and was responsible for the creation of several notable gardens across the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dobyne

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

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

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