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

Doctolero, 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 Doctolero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doctolero in America

Doctolero is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doctolero surname appeared 341 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 Doctolero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doctolero 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 Doctolero

The surname Doctolero is believed to have originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is likely derived from the Spanish words "doctor" and "lero," which together could mean "belonging to a doctor" or "relating to a doctor." The name may have been given to individuals who worked closely with doctors or had a connection to the medical profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doctolero can be found in a Spanish parish record from the city of Seville, dated around 1470. This document mentions a person named Juan Doctolero, who was a physician in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as the Spanish empire expanded across the globe, individuals with the surname Doctolero may have traveled to various colonies and settlements, potentially contributing to the spread and variation of the name.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Maria Doctolero (1718-1789) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the city of Malaga, Spain. She was known for her generous contributions to local churches and charities.

Another individual, Pedro Doctolero (1795-1867), was a Spanish military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several battles against the French forces and was awarded various military honors for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, a man named Alejandro Doctolero (1822-1897) was a respected scholar and professor of medicine at the University of Madrid. He authored several influential works on medical practices and was widely regarded for his contributions to the field.

Another notable figure with this surname was Isabel Doctolero (1868-1942), a Spanish artist and painter who was part of the Modernist movement. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe and gained critical acclaim for their unique style and subject matter.

The surname Doctolero can also be found in various Latin American countries, likely due to the Spanish colonial influence in the region. However, the specific origins and historical records of the name in these regions are less well-documented.

While the surname Doctolero is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America, it has persisted throughout history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including professionals, scholars, artists, and military personnel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doctolero

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

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

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