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

Dor, 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 Dor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dor in America

Dor is the 30477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dor surname appeared 766 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 Dor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dor 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 Dor

The surname "DOR" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dor," meaning a door or an entrance. This surname was likely given to individuals who lived near a prominent door or gateway, or perhaps worked as doorkeepers or gatekeepers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "DOR" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a historical record from 1273, which mentions a person named William Dore. The name also appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1301, where a Robert le Dor is mentioned.

During the medieval period, the name "DOR" was often associated with place names or locations that contained the word "door" or a variation of it. For example, the village of Dore in Derbyshire, England, which was recorded as "Dore" in the Domesday Book of 1086, may have contributed to the surname's evolution.

In the 16th century, the surname "DOR" appeared in various spellings, such as "Dore," "Doore," and "Dour." One notable individual from this era was John Dore, a merchant and alderman of London, who lived from around 1520 to 1590.

The 17th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the surname "DOR." William Dore (1607-1666) was an English clergyman and writer, known for his work "A Plaine and Familiar Exposition on the Ten Commandments." Another notable figure was Michael Dore (1654-1728), an English politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Tregony, Cornwall.

In the 18th century, the name "DOR" continued to be present in various records. One example is Robert Dore (1748-1828), an English engraver and artist who was renowned for his landscape and architectural prints.

The 19th century brought forth individuals like Thomas Dore (1804-1859), an English artist and illustrator best known for his work in illustrating the works of Lord Byron and John Milton. Another significant figure was Gustave Doré (1832-1883), a French artist, engraver, and sculptor whose illustrations for literary works such as Dante's "Divine Comedy" and Cervantes' "Don Quixote" brought him international acclaim.

While this surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. The history of the surname "DOR" showcases its evolution from a simple descriptor to a respected and recognized name carried by individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dor

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

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

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