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

Dorcius, 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 Dorcius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorcius in America

Dorcius is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorcius surname appeared 117 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 Dorcius.

The history of the last name Dorcius

The surname Dorcius originates from France, specifically the Normandy region, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "dorcier," which means "one who dyes wool." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the textile industry, particularly in the dyeing of wool.

The name Dorcius can be traced back to the 11th century, with early recordings appearing in various Norman records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the name is listed as "Dorcier" among the landowners and tenants in the county of Hampshire, England.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Dorcius was Jean Dorcius, a merchant from the city of Rouen, who was involved in the thriving wool trade between Normandy and England. Records from this period also indicate the presence of the Dorcius family in the villages of Bray and Caudebec-en-Caux, where they held land and properties.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be "Dorcier," which was later anglicized to "Dorcius" as the family migrated to England and other parts of the British Isles. In the 16th century, a variant spelling, "Dorscius," can be found in church records from the county of Somerset, England.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Dorcius:

1. Guillaume Dorcius (1545-1612), a French Protestant scholar and theologian from Normandy, known for his work on the Geneva Bible translation.
2. Robert Dorcius (1620-1685), an English landowner and merchant who established a successful wool trade business in London.
3. Marie Dorcius (1675-1738), a French noblewoman and philanthropist from the region of Picardy, renowned for her charitable works and support of local churches.
4. John Dorcius (1760-1825), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the rank of Rear Admiral for his distinguished service.
5. Henri Dorcius (1825-1895), a French artist and painter from Paris, known for his landscapes and portraits commissioned by wealthy patrons.

While the surname Dorcius has its roots in the textile industry of medieval France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers contributing to diverse fields such as academia, military, arts, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorcius

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

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

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