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

Dorrough, 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 Dorrough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorrough in America

Dorrough is the 20937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorrough surname appeared 1,258 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 Dorrough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorrough 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 Dorrough

The surname DORROUGH is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "dor," meaning "door," and "rough," referring to a rough or untamed area. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a doorway or gateway in a rugged or unrefined region.

Early records indicate that the name was initially spelled in various ways, including Dorroughe, Dorrowe, and Dorrowe. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a person named Richard Dorrowe is mentioned.

The DORROUGH surname can also be traced back to certain place names in England. For instance, there was a hamlet called Dorroughby in the historic county of Westmorland (now part of Cumbria), which may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable figure from history bearing this surname was Sir John Dorrough, a prominent English military commander who served during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in several battles, including the Battle of Towton in 1461.

Another individual worth mentioning is William Dorrough, a British merchant and explorer who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his travels to the West Indies and his accounts of the indigenous peoples he encountered during his voyages.

In the 17th century, a man named Thomas Dorrough gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and notable buildings in London during the city's reconstruction following the Great Fire of 1666.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find Elizabeth Dorrough, a renowned author and poet from Yorkshire. Her collection of poetry, titled "Musings of the Moors," published in 1782, garnered widespread acclaim and earned her a place among the notable literary figures of her time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was John Dorrough, a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur from Lancashire. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region and was recognized for his contributions to the local economy and community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorrough

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

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

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