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

Doling, 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 Doling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doling in America

Doling is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doling surname appeared 144 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 Doling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doling 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 Doling

The surname Doling has its origins in England and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dolling," which meant a small valley or dell. The name may have been initially used as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived in or near a small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where it appears as "Dolinges." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the Domesday Book, a record of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are references to several places with similar names, such as "Dolinge" and "Dolinges," which may have been the origin of the surname.

The Doling surname has been associated with various places across England, including Doling in Derbyshire, Dolings in Lincolnshire, and Dollings in Worcestershire. These place names likely contributed to the development and spread of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Doling include John Doling, a merchant who lived in London in the late 16th century, and Sir William Doling, a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire during the reign of King Henry VIII.

In the 18th century, Robert Doling (1720-1789) was a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire, known for his intricate timepieces. Doling's clocks are still highly sought after by collectors today.

Another notable figure was Sarah Doling (1784-1866), a philanthropist from Yorkshire who founded several schools and orphanages in her hometown. Her charitable work had a lasting impact on the local community.

In the 19th century, Charles Doling (1821-1898) was a respected author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to British history and culture. Some of his works include "The History of Nottinghamshire" and "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria."

While the Doling surname may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, craftsmen, authors, and philanthropists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doling

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

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

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