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

Doll, 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 Doll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doll in America

Doll is the 3646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doll surname appeared 9,749 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Doll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doll 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 Doll

The surname DOLL is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated from the German word "Dol" or "Toll," meaning "mad" or "foolish." This surname may have been given as a nickname to someone who exhibited eccentric or peculiar behavior.

In its early form, the surname DOLL was often spelled as "Dolle" or "Doell." One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the town records of Alsfeld, Germany, where a certain Henne Dolle was mentioned in 1380. The name also appeared in the Bürgermatrikel (citizen register) of Frankfurt am Main in the 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name DOLL gained popularity in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Baden-Württemberg. It was also found in parts of Switzerland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Döll" or "Döllinger."

One notable bearer of the DOLL surname was Johann Christoph Doll (1808-1888), a German-American architect and civil engineer who was instrumental in the construction of several important buildings and structures in the United States, including the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Doll (1857-1938), a German sculptor and artist known for his work in the Art Nouveau style. He created numerous public monuments and sculptures that adorned buildings and parks throughout Germany.

In the realm of literature, the name DOLL was borne by Gustav Doll (1892-1970), a German writer and playwright who gained recognition for his novels and plays depicting life in rural Germany.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the DOLL surname in America dates back to the late 17th century, when Johann Doll and his family emigrated from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania.

Throughout the centuries, the DOLL surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including science, politics, and the arts. While the name may have originated from a seemingly unflattering nickname, it has since evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse array of accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doll

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

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

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