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

Dorador, 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 Dorador surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorador in America

Dorador is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorador surname appeared 110 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 Dorador.

The history of the last name Dorador

The surname Dorador is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "dorador," which means "gilder" or "one who gilds." It emerged during the medieval period in Spain, particularly in regions where the art of gilding was practiced.

The name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals or families involved in the craft of applying thin layers of gold or other precious metals onto surfaces, such as religious artifacts, architectural elements, or decorative objects. This practice was particularly prevalent in areas with a strong artistic and religious tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dorador can be found in a document from the 15th century, where a certain Juan Dorador is mentioned as a skilled gilder working on a church project in Seville, Spain.

In the 16th century, the Dorador surname appears in records from the city of Toledo, known for its rich artistic heritage and metalworking traditions. One notable figure from this period was Alonso Dorador, a renowned gilder and painter who contributed to the embellishment of several churches and cathedrals in the region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the New World, the Dorador surname traveled with some of the early explorers and settlers. In the colonial archives of Mexico, there are references to a family named Dorador who established themselves in the city of Puebla, a center of artistic and architectural excellence during the 17th century.

Another prominent individual bearing the Dorador surname was Diego Dorador, a skilled gilder and sculptor who lived in the 18th century. His works can be found adorning churches and religious institutions throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile.

In the 19th century, the name Dorador appeared in literary works, such as the novel "El Dorador de Sevilla" by Manuel Fernández y González, which explored the life and struggles of a gilder in the city of Seville during that period.

Throughout history, the Dorador surname has been associated with skilled artisans and craftspeople who contributed to the preservation and enhancement of cultural and artistic heritage through their expertise in gilding and metalworking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorador

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

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 Dorador 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.

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

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