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

Dokes, 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 Dokes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dokes in America

Dokes is the 38640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dokes surname appeared 572 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 Dokes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dokes 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 Dokes

The surname DOKES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name such as Doke, Dokes, or a similar variation. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or came from one of these locations.

The earliest known record of the DOKES surname dates back to the 13th century. In a manuscript from 1275, a person named Willelmus de Dokes is mentioned, which suggests that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 16th century, the DOKES surname appeared in various historical records and documents. In 1523, a certain John Dokes was recorded as a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. Additionally, in the 1567 Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, a Thomas Dokes is listed as a taxpayer.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the DOKES surname was Robert Dokes, who was born in 1598 in the village of Stoke Lyne, Oxfordshire. He was a prominent merchant and served as a magistrate in his local community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Dokes, born in 1621 in Gloucestershire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her skilled assistance during childbirth.

In the 18th century, William Dokes (1712-1786) was a respected architect from Worcestershire. He designed several churches and manor houses in the region, showcasing his expertise in the Georgian architectural style.

Moving into the 19th century, Henry Dokes (1832-1901) was a notable botanist and explorer. He traveled extensively throughout Africa and South America, documenting and collecting various plant species.

Another prominent figure was Charlotte Dokes (1865-1948), a pioneering educator from Berkshire. She established several schools for underprivileged children and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls.

Throughout its history, the DOKES surname has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and landowners to professionals in fields like architecture, botany, and education. While the name may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread across England and beyond, leaving its mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dokes

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

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

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