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

Doman, 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 Doman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doman in America

Doman is the 11122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doman surname appeared 2,851 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Doman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doman 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 Doman

The surname DOMAN is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "dohm," which means "cathedral." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked near a cathedral, or who had some connection to the church.

One of the earliest known references to the name DOMAN can be found in the records of the town of Neustadt, located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The records mention a certain Johann Doman, who was born in 1587 and worked as a stonemason, likely contributing to the construction of the town's cathedral.

As the name spread across Germany, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Poland. In the Netherlands, the name was sometimes spelled as "Dooman" or "Doomans," while in Poland, it took on the form "Domanowski."

A notable figure bearing the DOMAN surname was Hans Doman, a German painter who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his portraits and religious works, which adorned several churches and monasteries in the region of Saxony.

In the 18th century, a certain Johann Doman emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. He and his descendants played a role in the development of the Pennsylvania Dutch community, and the name DOMAN can still be found among some families in that region today.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Doman, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1789 to 1858. He wrote extensively on topics of ethics and morality, and his works were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the DOMAN surname made its way to other parts of the world, including Australia and New Zealand, where it was sometimes spelled as "Domman" or "Dommen." One notable figure from this period was William Doman, an Australian explorer and surveyor who was instrumental in the mapping of the Northern Territory in the late 1800s.

While the DOMAN surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from the arts and academia to exploration and construction. The name's connection to the cathedral serves as a reminder of its rich history and enduring significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doman

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

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

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