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

Dogan, 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 Dogan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dogan in America

Dogan is the 16707th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dogan surname appeared 1,713 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dogan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dogan 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 Dogan

The surname Dogan has its origins in Turkey and is derived from the Turkish word "doğan," which means "falcon" or "hawk." This name likely originated from an occupational or descriptive nickname given to someone who kept or trained falcons for hunting purposes, or someone who possessed hawk-like characteristics such as sharp vision or agility.

The earliest recorded instances of the Dogan surname can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century. During this time, falconry was a popular pastime among the Ottoman nobility, and those involved in this pursuit may have been bestowed the name Dogan as a result.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Dogan surname was Doğan Bey, a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and was renowned for his military prowess.

Another notable figure was Mehmet Dogan, a 16th-century Ottoman poet and scholar who gained recognition for his contributions to Turkish literature and philosophy. His works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

In the 18th century, a town named Doğanhisar, meaning "Falcon Castle," was established in present-day Turkey. This place name likely derived from the Dogan surname, suggesting a connection between the name and falconry or a falcon-related occupation.

During the 19th century, the Dogan surname spread beyond Turkey's borders as Ottoman subjects migrated to other regions. One such individual was Ibrahim Dogan, a renowned 19th-century Ottoman architect who designed several notable buildings, including mosques and palaces, in Istanbul and other Ottoman cities.

As the Ottoman Empire waned in the early 20th century, the Dogan surname became more widely dispersed across the world. Mustafa Kemal Dogan, a Turkish diplomat and politician, played a significant role in the establishment of the modern Republic of Turkey and served as a ambassador to several countries in the 1920s and 1930s.

While the surname Dogan has its roots in Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to carry the legacy of its falcon-related origins and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dogan

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

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

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