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

Dolo, 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 Dolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dolo in America

Dolo is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dolo surname appeared 187 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 Dolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dolo 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 Dolo

The surname DOLO is of Italian origin, stemming from the region of Veneto in northeastern Italy during the medieval period. It likely derives from the Latin word "dolus," meaning deceit or trickery, suggesting possible occupational or descriptive roots for those engaged in cunning pursuits or possessing sly personalities.

Records from the 13th century indicate the presence of the DOLO name in the city of Venice, where it may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term. Some early variants included Dollo and Dolli, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the DOLO surname appears in a Venetian census from 1379, listing a certain Marco Dolo as a resident of the Cannaregio district. This provides evidence of the name's establishment in the city during the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, a notable individual bearing the DOLO surname was Bartolomeo Dolo, a renowned Venetian merchant and trader who established trade routes across the Mediterranean. Born in 1412, his successful business ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of the Venetian Republic.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Dolo, a skilled architect and engineer who lived from 1520 to 1594. He played a significant role in the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Venice, including the Arsenale and the Forte di Sant'Andrea.

Moving into the 17th century, the DOLO name gained further recognition through the works of Francesco Dolo, a respected Venetian poet and writer. Born in 1623, his poetic compositions were widely acclaimed and helped solidify the cultural legacy of the DOLO family within Venetian society.

During the 18th century, the DOLO surname spread beyond Venice to other regions of Italy, with records indicating its presence in cities like Milan and Florence. One notable figure from this period was Giambattista Dolo, a renowned Milanese painter who lived from 1730 to 1798, known for his exquisite portraits and religious artworks.

As the centuries progressed, the DOLO name continued to be carried by individuals across various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts, further contributing to its historical significance within Italian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dolo

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

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

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