2000
#10,996
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,654
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.98
Rare Last name
Doria
Derived from the Greek word "doron" meaning "gift," likely referring to a person considered a gift from God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,206 Americans carry the last name Doria. That puts it at #10,886 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 106,910 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Doria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 106,910
Census rank
#10,886
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,796 bearers of the surname Doria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10886th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Doria, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Doria
Among Census respondents with the surname Doria, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Doria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Doria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White47.0% · 1,315
- Hispanic or Latino31.0% · 866
- Asian and Pacific Islander19.5% · 545
- Two or more races1.5% · 41
- Black or African American0.8% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Doria
Doria appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,459
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,074
+420 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Up 537 places
2020
#10,886
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,796
-278 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Down 427 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,996 | 2,654 | 0.98 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,459 | 3,074 | 1.04 | +420 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 537 places |
| 2020 | #10,886 | 2,796 | 0.94 | -278 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 427 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Doria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,459 | #10,886 | -4.1% |
| Count | 3,074 | 2,796 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.04 | 0.94 | -10.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Doria bearers went from 3,074 to 2,796 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 427 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,459 to #10,886.
FAQ
Doria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Doria?
Name Census estimates that about 3,206 living Americans carry the surname Doria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 106,910 residents.
How common is Doria?
Doria ranks #10,886 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,796 people with the surname Doria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,206), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Doria.
Has Doria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Doria went from 3,074 recorded bearers to 2,796. That is a decrease of 278 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,459 to #10,886.
What does the Census say about the background of Doria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Doria, the largest self-reported group is White at 47.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Doria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.0% (1,315 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Doria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (47.0%), Hispanic (31.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (19.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Doria (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Doria mean?
Derived from the Greek word "doron" meaning "gift," likely referring to a person considered a gift from God. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Doria (0.94 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Doria?
You can see how many people are called Doria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.