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

Dorcin, 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 Dorcin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorcin in America

Dorcin is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorcin surname appeared 166 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 Dorcin.

The history of the last name Dorcin

The surname Dorcin originates from France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dors," meaning "back," and was likely an occupational name referring to someone who carried loads on their back or a nickname for a hunchback.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Dorcin, Dorsin, and Dorseyn. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, dating back to the 13th century.

The name Dorcin has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this surname was Jean Dorcin, a French merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century in the region of Normandy.

In the 16th century, Jacques Dorcin was a renowned French scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Avranches from 1574 to 1589. His contributions to the field of theology and his involvement in religious affairs during the French Wars of Religion made him a significant figure of his time.

Another notable figure was Pierre Dorcin, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).

In the 19th century, Louis Dorcin was a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraiture. He was a member of the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts and exhibited his works at the Paris Salon.

During the same period, Marie-Antoinette Dorcin was a French writer and journalist who gained recognition for her contributions to the feminist movement and her advocacy for women's rights. She published several works addressing issues of gender equality and social justice.

While the surname Dorcin has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and various Caribbean islands, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorcin

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

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

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