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

Dorbor, 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 Dorbor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorbor in America

Dorbor is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorbor surname appeared 126 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 Dorbor.

The history of the last name Dorbor

The surname DORBOR originated in the small village of Dorbrau, located in the southern region of Germany near the Black Forest. The name dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the Old German words "dorf" meaning village and "brau" meaning brook or stream, referring to the location of the settlement along a small stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DORBOR name appears in a land deed from 1387, where a certain Hans Dorbor is listed as a landowner in Dorbrau. Another notable mention is found in a chronicle from the nearby town of Freiburg, which details the exploits of a local militia captain named Jakob Dorbor during the Peasants' War of the early 16th century.

In the mid-1500s, the DORBOR family relocated to the city of Strasbourg, which at the time was a part of the Holy Roman Empire. Here, they established themselves as respected merchants and tradesmen. A prominent member of the family during this period was Johannes Dorbor (1529-1601), a successful merchant and philanthropist who served on the city council and funded the construction of a new wing for the local orphanage.

As the years passed, various branches of the DORBOR family spread throughout Germany and beyond. One notable figure was Wilhelm Dorbor (1678-1738), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Jena, who published several influential works on biblical exegesis. Another was Anna Maria Dorbor (1721-1789), a renowned painter and portraitist whose works can still be found in museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the DORBOR name made its way to the United States with the arrival of German immigrants. One such individual was Johann Dorbor (1832-1911), a skilled woodworker who settled in Pennsylvania and established a successful furniture-making business. His grandson, Frederick Dorbor (1879-1952), went on to become a prominent architect, designing several notable buildings in Philadelphia and New York City.

Throughout its long history, the DORBOR surname has been associated with various occupations and achievements, from merchants and artisans to scholars and artists. While tracing its origins back to a small German village, the name has since spread across the world, leaving its mark on numerous communities and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorbor

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

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

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