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

Dockett, 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 Dockett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dockett in America

Dockett is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dockett surname appeared 392 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 Dockett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dockett 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 Dockett

The surname Dockett has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words 'doc' or 'docce', meaning a ditch or trench, and the diminutive suffix '-et', signifying a small or lesser version of something. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small ditch or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Thomas de la Dokette. The spelling variations during this period included Dokette, Dockette, and Doket, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Doket was listed. This indicates the name's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

The Dockett surname has also been associated with certain place names, such as Dockett End, a hamlet in the parish of Shrawley, Worcestershire. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the name based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Dockett include:

1. Richard Dockett (c. 1580 - c. 1630), an English clergyman and author known for his work "A Godly Form of Household Government."
2. John Dockett (1671-1735), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Grantham.
3. William Dockett (1803-1871), a British railway engineer who designed and constructed several notable railway lines in the United Kingdom.
4. Mary Dockett (1856-1922), an American teacher and activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in New York.
5. Thomas Dockett (1890-1966), a British military officer who served in World War I and later became a successful businessman.

While the Dockett surname may not be as widespread as some others, it holds a rich history deeply rooted in the English language and culture, with references spanning several centuries and various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dockett

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

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

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