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

Dominy, 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 Dominy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dominy in America

Dominy is the 16953rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dominy surname appeared 1,677 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 Dominy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dominy 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 Dominy

The surname Dominy is of French origin, derived from the Latin word "dominus" meaning "lord" or "master". It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century, primarily in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France.

During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, many French nobles and their followers settled in various parts of Britain, bringing their surnames with them. The name Dominy likely arrived in England through these Norman settlers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dominy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Dominus" and "Domyne".

In the 13th century, the surname Dominy started appearing in various English records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which documented landowners and tenants. One notable individual from this period was John Dominy, a landowner in Oxfordshire, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls.

As time passed, the name Dominy spread to other parts of England and eventually to other English-speaking regions, including North America. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the American colonies is that of Nathaniel Dominy, born in 1737 in Southold, New York.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Dominy have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure was Robert Dominy (1780-1858), an English architect and surveyor who worked on numerous notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House and the Colosseum Theatre.

Another prominent Dominy was William Dominy (1779-1879), an American boat builder and shipwright from Long Island, New York. He was renowned for his masterful craftsmanship and his innovative designs, which influenced the development of shipbuilding in the region.

In the field of literature, James Dominy (1879-1962) was an American author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories. His works often explored the lives and experiences of working-class Americans.

The name Dominy has also been associated with the military. One notable example is Major General James Dominy (1918-2006), a highly decorated United States Army officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

The surname Dominy has a rich history, spanning centuries and continents. Its origins can be traced back to the French nobility of the 12th century, and it has since been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from architecture and shipbuilding to literature and the military.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dominy

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

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

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