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

Domec, 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 Domec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domec in America

Domec is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domec surname appeared 163 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 Domec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domec 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 Domec

The surname Domec has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "doume," meaning a dome or vaulted roof. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on buildings with domed roofs.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Domec can be found in the archives of the town of Limoges in central France, where a record from 1187 references a certain "Pierre Domec" as a local landowner. Similarly, in the nearby region of Auvergne, there are records from the late 13th century that mention a family with the surname Domec.

During the Middle Ages, the name Domec also appeared in various forms in different regions of France, such as "Doumec," "Daumec," and "Daumech." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Domec was Jean Domec, a renowned architect from the city of Lyon who was responsible for designing several churches and monasteries in the region. His works, which featured intricate vaulted ceilings and domed structures, likely contributed to the association of the name with architectural professions.

Another prominent individual with the surname Domec was Philippe Domec, a 16th-century scholar and theologian from the city of Toulouse. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and participated in various theological debates during the Reformation era.

Moving into the 17th century, the Domec surname gained prominence in the world of literature with the French poet and playwright, Antoine Domec (1619-1678). His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by literary scholars today.

In the realm of military service, the name Domec is associated with General François Domec (1745-1823), a distinguished officer in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He played a crucial role in several major battles and was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout history, variations of the name Domec have also been found in other regions, such as Spain and Italy, where they likely originated from French settlers or travelers. However, the bulk of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its French roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domec

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

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

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