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

Dollins, 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 Dollins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dollins in America

Dollins is the 21034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dollins surname appeared 1,250 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 Dollins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dollins 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 Dollins

The surname DOLLINS originates from England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Dalling or Dolling, which was derived from the Old English words "dol" meaning "valley" and "ing" meaning "descendant of." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or came from a particular valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOLLINS surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Dalling," indicating its association with a specific location or settlement.

During the 13th century, the surname DOLLINS emerged in various areas of England, particularly in counties like Norfolk and Suffolk. Historical records from this period show variations in spelling, including Dolling, Dollinge, and Dollyng.

Notable individuals bearing the DOLLINS surname include Sir William Dollins (1540-1612), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. Another notable figure was Robert Dollins (1675-1734), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Bath.

In the 17th century, the DOLLINS family established themselves in the county of Dorset, where they owned land and estates. One member of this branch, Thomas Dollins (1692-1768), served as the High Sheriff of Dorset in 1745.

Moving into the 18th century, the DOLLINS surname continued to be associated with various professions and trades. For example, John Dollins (1720-1793) was a respected clockmaker and watchmaker based in London, renowned for his intricate timepieces.

The 19th century saw the DOLLINS name spread further across England and into other parts of the British Isles. Notable individuals from this period include Sarah Dollins (1818-1891), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, and William Dollins (1845-1923), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in his hometown.

As the DOLLINS surname developed over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Dollin, Dollins, Dollinge, and Dollens. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of individual families or record keepers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dollins

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

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

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