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

Dorelus, 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 Dorelus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorelus in America

Dorelus is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorelus surname appeared 302 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 Dorelus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorelus 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 Dorelus

The surname DORELUS finds its origins in the French language, believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the region of Normandy, France. Its roots can be traced back to the Old French word "doreor," which translates to "gilder" or "one who gilds," referring to the occupation of decorating objects with gold leaf.

Historical records indicate that the name DORELUS first appeared in the 13th century in the town of Caen, Normandy. It is mentioned in several medieval manuscripts, including the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen," a collection of charters and deeds from the Saint-Étienne Abbey.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name DORELUS was Jean Dorelus, a skilled goldsmith who lived in Caen during the late 13th century. His name appears in the town's guild records, indicating his involvement in the local artisan community.

In the 15th century, the name DORELUS can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a register of the citizens of Rouen, another city in Normandy. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins in Caen.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname DORELUS was Pierre Dorelus, a renowned goldsmith and jeweler who worked in Paris. His intricate creations were highly sought after by the French nobility and royalty.

Another prominent individual was Jacques Dorelus, born in 1624 in Rouen. He was a successful merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and the Caribbean colonies, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

In the 18th century, the name DORELUS gained recognition through the works of the French philosopher and writer, François Dorelus (1711-1789). His influential writings on social and political issues earned him a place among the leading intellectuals of the Enlightenment era.

As the name DORELUS spread beyond its French origins, it acquired various spelling variations, such as Dorellus, Dorelius, and Dorellius, reflecting the linguistic adaptations in different regions and cultures.

Over the centuries, the surname DORELUS has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, merchants, philosophers, and scholars, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural and historical influences that have shaped its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorelus

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dorelus, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!