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

Doffin, 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 Doffin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doffin in America

Doffin is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doffin surname appeared 146 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 Doffin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doffin 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 Doffin

The surname Doffin is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "doffa," which means "dove." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who kept or traded in doves.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, one of the earliest records of English surnames, there is a mention of a Robert Doffyn from Oxfordshire. This spelling variation indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

The name Doffin can also be linked to various place names in England, such as Doveridge in Derbyshire and Doverhay in Worcestershire. These locations likely took their names from the Old English words "dofra" and "hege," meaning "dove" and "hedge" or "enclosure," respectively.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Doffin was John Doffin, who was born in 1515 in Worcestershire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

During the 16th century, the Doffin family established themselves as respected landowners and merchants in various parts of England. Notable figures from this time include Thomas Doffin (1540-1610), a wealthy merchant in London, and William Doffin (1570-1638), who served as a magistrate in Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical records, such as the Parish Registers of Stratford-upon-Avon, where a Richard Doffin is mentioned in 1623. Another notable individual from this period was Robert Doffin (1650-1718), a successful merchant and shipowner in Bristol.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Doffin family continued to be present in various parts of England. Some notable figures include Rev. John Doffin (1725-1795), a respected clergyman in Wiltshire, and Sir Thomas Doffin (1780-1856), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in London.

It is worth mentioning that variations in spelling, such as Duffin, Doffyn, and Dophyn, were also common throughout the history of this surname, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doffin

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

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

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