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

Dolence, 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 Dolence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dolence in America

Dolence is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dolence surname appeared 363 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 Dolence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dolence 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 Dolence

The surname Dolence is believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "dolens," which means "feeling pain" or "grieving." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had experienced significant sorrow or hardship in their life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dolence can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Cuneo, Piedmont. In this document, a man named Giovanni Dolence is mentioned as a landowner in the area. It is possible that the name had already been in use for some time before this written record.

In the 15th century, the name Dolence appeared in several historical records in the region of Piedmont. For example, in 1462, a man named Pietro Dolence was listed as a merchant in the city of Turin. This suggests that the family had established itself in the area and was involved in trade.

Over time, the name Dolence spread to other parts of Italy and Europe. In the 16th century, there are records of individuals with the name living in various parts of Northern Italy, as well as in France and Spain.

One notable individual with the surname Dolence was Giovanni Battista Dolence, an Italian painter who lived from 1535 to 1608. He was born in Cuneo and is known for his religious works, including frescoes and altarpieces in churches throughout Piedmont.

Another person of note was Alessandro Dolence, a 17th-century Italian architect who was born in Milan in 1623. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Fedele and the Palazzo Litta.

In the 18th century, the name Dolence appeared in France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Dolance." One individual with this name was Pierre Dolance, a French military officer who served in the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).

Moving into the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Dolence in various parts of Europe, including Italy, France, and Germany. One notable example is Giuseppe Dolence, an Italian painter who lived from 1818 to 1892 and was known for his landscapes and portraits.

While the surname Dolence is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various regions of Europe. The name's origins can be traced back to the region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, where it was likely derived from the Latin word "dolens," reflecting a connection to sorrow or hardship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dolence

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

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

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