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

Doronio, 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 Doronio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doronio in America

Doronio is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doronio surname appeared 116 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 Doronio.

The history of the last name Doronio

The surname Doronio is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany during the late medieval period, approximately between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "doronium," which refers to a type of plant commonly known as leopard's bane or arnica.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doronio can be found in a Florentine municipal document dated 1347, where it is mentioned as the surname of a local merchant named Pietro Doronio. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the city-state of Florence by the mid-14th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Doronio surname was the Italian playwright and poet, Girolamo Doronio (1507-1577). Born in Siena, he was known for his tragedies and comedies, which were widely performed in the courts of various Italian nobles during the Renaissance.

The name Doronio also has connections to the coastal region of Liguria, where it is speculated to have originated from the town of Doria, a small fishing village near Genoa. This theory is supported by the existence of several historical records mentioning individuals with the surname Doronio residing in the area during the 17th and 18th centuries.

One such individual was Francesco Doronio (1642-1718), a renowned Genoese painter and architect who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in and around the city of Genoa. His works, particularly the Chiesa di San Siro and the Palazzo Doria Tursi, are considered masterpieces of the Baroque style.

Another notable bearer of the Doronio surname was the Italian philosopher and theologian, Tommaso Doronio (1759-1836), who taught at the University of Bologna and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Doronio name gained further recognition with the birth of the Italian artist and sculptor, Vincenzo Doronio (1835-1905). Based in Rome, he was celebrated for his intricate marble sculptures and was commissioned to create several public monuments throughout Italy.

While the surname Doronio is not among the most common Italian surnames today, its historical roots can be traced back several centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and artistic contributions of those who bore this name throughout the regions of Tuscany, Liguria, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doronio

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

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 Doronio 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.

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

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