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

Doria, 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 Doria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doria in America

Doria is the 10459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doria surname appeared 3,074 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Doria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doria 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 Doria

The surname Doria originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Genoa. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "de Auria," which means "from Auria," an ancient Roman town located near modern-day Genoa. The name can be traced back to the 10th century.

The Doria family was one of the most prominent and influential families in the Republic of Genoa during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. They played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the city-state. Historical records mention the Doria name in various documents and manuscripts from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of diplomatic documents from the 10th to the 12th centuries. The Doria family is mentioned in connection with their involvement in maritime trade and naval activities.

The Doria family produced several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous was Andrea Doria (1466-1560), a Genoese naval commander and statesman who played a crucial role in the defense of Genoa against foreign powers. He was also a prominent patron of the arts and commissioned various architectural works in the city.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Doria (1533-1597), a Genoese admiral and diplomat who served in the Spanish Navy and played a significant role in the Battle of Lepanto against the Ottoman Empire in 1571.

Lamba Doria (1456-1504) was an Italian cardinal and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Perugia and played an important role in the papal curia during the Renaissance.

Gian Andrea Doria (1539-1606) was a Genoese nobleman and military commander who served as the Governor of Milan and fought in various conflicts on behalf of the Spanish Crown.

Tommaso Doria (1554-1619) was an Italian cardinal and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Pavia and played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation efforts of the Catholic Church.

The surname Doria is still prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Genoa and Liguria, where the family has its roots. The name has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doria

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

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

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