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

Dorisca, 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 Dorisca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorisca in America

Dorisca is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorisca surname appeared 247 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 Dorisca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorisca 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 Dorisca

The surname "DORISCA" is of ancient Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the region of Tuscany. This surname is believed to have derived from the Latin word "durus," meaning "hard" or "enduring," possibly indicating the resilient nature of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "DORISCA" can be found in a 13th-century manuscript detailing the lineage of a noble Tuscan family. This document mentions a certain "Gherardo DORISCA," who was a prominent landowner and influential figure in the city of Florence during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several legal documents and property records from the town of San Gimignano, located in the heart of Tuscany. These records refer to a family of winemakers and merchants bearing the surname "DORISCA," suggesting their involvement in the region's thriving agricultural and trade industries.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named "Giovanni DORISCA" (1452-1524) gained recognition as a skilled architect and sculptor. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Florence, including the iconic Palazzo Vecchio's courtyard.

Another prominent individual with this surname was "Lucrezia DORISCA" (1570-1643), a celebrated poet and philosopher from Siena. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were highly acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.

In the 18th century, the "DORISCA" surname appears in connection with the town of Montalcino, known for its renowned Brunello di Montalcino wine. Records show that a family bearing this name owned several vineyards in the area and played a significant role in the region's wine-making traditions.

As the surname spread beyond its Tuscan origins, it can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as the Veneto region, where a "Giovanni Battista DORISCA" (1720-1798) was a respected physician and academic at the University of Padua.

While the "DORISCA" surname may not be as common today, its rich history and connections to various parts of Italy's cultural and economic heritage make it a fascinating example of the country's diverse and storied surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorisca

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

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

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