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

Doiley, 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 Doiley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doiley in America

Doiley is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doiley surname appeared 125 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 Doiley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doiley 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 Doiley

The surname Doiley originated in England during the late medieval period, deriving from the Old French word "doillier" or "doylier," which referred to a small ornamental cloth used as a mat or tray lining. This term likely has its roots in the Old French word "doille," meaning "rag" or "small piece of cloth."

The earliest recorded instances of the Doiley surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Warwickshire. It is believed that the name was initially adopted as an occupational surname by individuals involved in the production or trade of these decorative cloths.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Doiley surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1279, where a certain "Robertus Doylly" is listed. Another early reference can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, which mention a "Johannes Doyly."

Throughout the centuries, the surname has undergone various spellings, including Doyley, Doylye, Doilie, and Doylie, reflecting the evolving nature of English orthography and regional variations in pronunciation.

Notable individuals bearing the Doiley surname include:

1. William Doiley (c. 1460 - 1528), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire, who served as the Sheriff of Oxfordshire and Berkshire in 1509.

2. John Doiley (c. 1520 - 1580), an English clergyman and author from Buckinghamshire, known for his religious writings and sermons.

3. Elizabeth Doiley (c. 1565 - 1640), a renowned embroiderer and needleworker from Warwickshire, whose intricate creations were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

4. Robert Doiley (c. 1590 - 1662), a prominent merchant and member of the East India Company, who contributed significantly to the establishment of English trade routes in Asia.

5. Thomas Doiley (1647 - 1711), a noted architect from Oxfordshire, responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and country estates in the region.

While the Doiley surname may have originated from a humble occupation related to decorative cloths, its bearers have left their mark across various fields, from commerce and religion to art and architecture, illustrating the rich tapestry of English history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doiley

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

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

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