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

Doroski, 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 Doroski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doroski in America

Doroski is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doroski surname appeared 203 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 Doroski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doroski 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 Doroski

The surname Doroski has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland and Belarus. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "dor," which means "pine tree," combined with the common Polish surname suffix "-ski." This suggests that the surname was initially given to people who lived near or were associated with pine forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Doroski can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of historical records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth dating back to the 16th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Doroski living in the regions of Podlasie and Mazowsze.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jan Doroski (1620-1687) served as a Polish nobleman and military commander during the Swedish Deluge, a series of wars between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden. His exploits were documented in various historical accounts and chronicles of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Doroski was Franciszek Doroski (1745-1823), a Polish philosopher and writer who was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He served as a professor at the University of Vilnius and influenced intellectual discourse in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

During the 19th century, the Doroski surname spread beyond its Eastern European roots as individuals bearing the name migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Andrzej Doroski (1832-1908), a Polish immigrant who settled in Chicago, United States, and became a successful businessman.

In the early 20th century, Maria Doroski (1901-1983) was a renowned Polish opera singer who performed with the Warsaw National Opera and other prestigious opera houses across Europe. Her vocal talent and performances were celebrated by critics and audiences alike.

While the surname Doroski is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in Eastern European traditions and has been carried by notable individuals throughout various periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doroski

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

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

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