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

Doo, 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 Doo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doo in America

Doo is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doo surname appeared 514 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 Doo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doo 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 Doo

The surname DOO originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark." This name likely referred to an individual's physical appearance, such as having dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

The earliest recorded mention of the DOO surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a document that recorded the names of Scottish noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. One such entry includes "Gillemichel Dou" from Ayrshire, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the DOO name.

In the 15th century, the DOO surname appeared in several Scottish records, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which listed individuals responsible for paying taxes or receiving payments from the royal treasury. One notable entry from 1456 mentions "John Dow" from Aberdeenshire.

During the 16th century, the DOO surname spread beyond Scotland to other parts of the British Isles. Historical records from this period include references to individuals with variations of the name, such as "Doo," "Dooe," and "Dough." One prominent figure was Sir John Doo, a wealthy merchant from London who lived from 1521 to 1597.

In the 17th century, the DOO surname became more widespread in England and Ireland. Notable individuals from this period include Sir Thomas Doo (1597-1665), an English politician and member of Parliament, and Reverend Robert Doo (1620-1688), an Irish Presbyterian minister and author.

Another notable bearer of the DOO surname was James Doo (1776-1834), a Scottish inventor and engineer who patented several innovative designs for textile machinery. His contributions helped revolutionize the industrial manufacturing processes of his time.

Throughout its history, the DOO surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and politicians to clergymen and inventors. While its origins can be traced back to Scotland, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by those who bore it and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doo

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

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

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