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

Dorry, 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 Dorry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorry in America

Dorry is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorry surname appeared 239 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 Dorry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorry 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 Dorry

The surname Dorry has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a locational name, referring to someone who hailed from a place called Dore or Dors. These place names are thought to have been derived from the Old English word "dor," meaning a door or gateway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dorry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Dore." This record suggests that the name was associated with landowners or residents of the village of Dore in the county of Derbyshire.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "de Dora," "de Dore," and "Dorry," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time. During this period, the surname was also found in records from counties like Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, indicating the spread of the name across different regions of England.

One notable individual bearing the surname Dorry was Sir John Dorry, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his participation in the Hundred Years' War against France and his service under King Edward III.

Another historical figure with the surname Dorry was William Dorry, born in 1582 in Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was a renowned scholar and author who wrote several treatises on topics ranging from theology to philosophy.

In the 16th century, the surname Dorry was also associated with the village of Dore in Gloucestershire. Records from this time mention a family of landowners named Dorry who held significant influence in the local community.

Towards the 17th century, the spelling of the surname became more standardized as "Dorry." During this period, a notable figure was John Dorry, born in 1623 in Staffordshire. He was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions in his hometown.

In the 18th century, the surname Dorry was present in various parts of England, with concentrations in counties like Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. One notable individual from this era was Thomas Dorry, a renowned architect born in 1714 in York, who was responsible for designing several notable buildings and churches in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorry

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

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

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