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

Doomes, 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 Doomes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doomes in America

Doomes is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doomes surname appeared 169 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 Doomes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doomes 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 Doomes

The surname DOOMES is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dom," which meant judgment or decision. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who held a position of authority, such as a judge or magistrate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Domes," with various spelling variations like "Domes" and "Doombs" emerging over time.

During the 13th century, the surname DOOMES began to surface in various historical records across England. One notable example is John Domes, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's Guild Rolls in 1265. Another early record dates back to 1327, when Robert de Domes was listed as a landowner in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex.

The surname DOOMES has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Domes Hill in Somerset and Domes Farm in Kent. It is possible that some branches of the family took their name from these locations, further contributing to the diversity of spellings.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname DOOMES have left their mark:

1. William Doomes (1590-1663), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1659 to 1660.
2. John Doomes (1622-1697), a prominent English merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the early settlement of Virginia, America.
3. Elizabeth Doomes (1675-1745), a notable painter and portraitist during the Georgian era in England.
4. Richard Doomes (1745-1824), a British naval officer who distinguished himself in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Charlotte Doomes (1819-1892), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor in London.

While the surname DOOMES may not be as widely spread as some others, its rich history and diverse origins have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doomes

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

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

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