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

Doromal, 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 Doromal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doromal in America

Doromal is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doromal surname appeared 152 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 Doromal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doromal 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 Doromal

The surname DOROMAL is believed to originate from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "Dravya," which means "wealth" or "possessions." The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their affluence or material prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in ancient manuscripts and records from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Doraimal" or "Dauriyal," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

In the 17th century, there are records of a DOROMAL family residing in the city of Lahore, which was a major cultural and economic center at the time. This family was known for their involvement in trade and commerce, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its potential meaning of "wealth."

A notable figure with the surname DOROMAL was Diwan Daulat Rai DOROMAL, an influential courtier and advisor to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the administration and diplomacy of the Mughal Empire during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Rai Kalyan Mal DOROMAL, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Multan, who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his generosity and contributed significantly to the development of educational institutions and public works in his region.

In the 19th century, the DOROMAL surname can be found in various historical records and documents from British India. One notable mention is of a wealthy landowner named Lala Shiv Dayal DOROMAL, who owned vast tracts of agricultural land in the Punjab region.

As the name spread beyond its initial geographical origins, it also gained some variations in spelling and pronunciation. In certain parts of India and Pakistan, the name was sometimes written as "Doramull" or "Dauriamull," reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname DOROMAL has maintained its connection to wealth, prosperity, and affluence, reflecting the cultural and societal values of the regions where it originated and evolved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doromal

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

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

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