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

Doon, 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 Doon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doon in America

Doon is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doon surname appeared 168 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 Doon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doon 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 Doon

The surname Doon has its origins in Scotland, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "dùn," which means a fort or fortified hill. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent fort or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles who swore fealty to Edward I of England. The name appears as "Doun," which was likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the name is found in various Scottish records, including the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where it appears as "Doun" and "Doune." This suggests that the name was well-established in Scotland during this period.

The surname Doon is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such person was Sir James Doun, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was John Doun, a Scottish clergyman who lived in the 15th century and served as the Bishop of Dunkeld from 1437 to 1440.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Scottish Parliament, where a certain William Doun is listed as a representative for the burgh of Cupar in Fife.

The surname Doon is also linked to several place names in Scotland, such as Doon Hill in Angus and Doon the Water in Ayrshire, which may have influenced the development of the surname.

In the 17th century, the name is found in various Scottish parish records, including those of the parishes of Dunkeld and Dunblane, where individuals with the surname Doon were recorded.

Another notable bearer of the name was Alexander Doon, a Scottish merchant and shipowner who lived in the late 18th century and was involved in the transatlantic trade.

Throughout its history, the surname Doon has maintained a strong presence in Scotland, with various spelling variations appearing in different regions and historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doon

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

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

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