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

Doleo, 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 Doleo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doleo in America

Doleo is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doleo surname appeared 132 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 Doleo.

The history of the last name Doleo

The surname "DOLEO" is of Latin origin, tracing its roots back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin verb "dolere," which means "to grieve" or "to feel pain." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who had endured significant hardship or sorrow in their life.

In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name "DOLEO" began appearing in various Roman records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals of humble backgrounds or those who had experienced personal tragedies. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in a collection of epitaphs from the catacombs of Rome, dated around the 3rd century AD.

As the Roman Empire expanded and populations migrated, the name "DOLEO" spread across Europe. In the 6th century, a monk named Doleo is recorded as having lived in the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy. His life and writings, though sparse in detail, provide evidence of the name's continued use during the Middle Ages.

During the 11th century, the name "DOLEO" appears in the Domesday Book, a monumental survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. This reference suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been present in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Doleo di Monferrato (1240-1292) was a prominent Italian soldier and nobleman who served as the Captain-General of the Republic of Venice. His military exploits and leadership during the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines earned him recognition and helped to further disseminate the name throughout Italy.

Another individual of note was Doleo Sforza (1468-1524), an Italian nobleman and condottiero (mercenary leader) who played a significant role in the Italian Wars of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His military prowess and allegiance to various Italian city-states made him a influential figure of his time.

In the 16th century, the name "DOLEO" appears in records from Spain, where a man named Doleo de Mendoza (1505-1575) served as a prominent Catholic priest and scholar. His writings on theology and philosophy contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Spanish Renaissance.

During the 17th century, a French nobleman named Doleo de Montmorency (1628-1693) gained recognition for his service in the French military and his participation in various military campaigns under King Louis XIV.

These historical figures and records demonstrate the enduring presence of the surname "DOLEO" across various regions of Europe throughout the Middle Ages and into the early modern period. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, military leaders, scholars, and religious figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doleo

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

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 Doleo 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.

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

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