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

Doobay, 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 Doobay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doobay in America

Doobay is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doobay surname appeared 268 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 Doobay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doobay 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 Doobay

The surname Doobay has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "duba," meaning "twice" or "double," possibly referring to a person who came from a place with a duplicated or repeated name. Alternatively, it may be related to the Hindi word "dobara," meaning "again" or "once more."

Historically, the name Doobay has been found in various regions of South Asia, particularly in the northern areas of India and present-day Pakistan. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in a land registry document from the Mughal Empire.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Doobay was Khushi Ram Doobay, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Lahore (now in Pakistan). His son, Gopal Das Doobay, was a highly respected scholar and poet, known for his contributions to Punjabi literature.

Another notable individual with the surname Doobay was Hari Singh Doobay, a freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1893 and spent several years in prison for his involvement in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Doobay was also associated with several prominent families in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. Among them was the Doobay family, which owned a successful textile business and was known for their philanthropic endeavors in the local community.

In more recent times, the surname Doobay has been carried by individuals from various professions, including academics, artists, and entrepreneurs. For instance, Sandeep Doobay, born in 1971, is a renowned artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the world.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Dubey or Dube, have also been observed for this surname, reflecting the diversity of regional dialects and linguistic influences within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doobay

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

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

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