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

Dorsainvil, 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 Dorsainvil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorsainvil in America

Dorsainvil is the 29447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorsainvil surname appeared 802 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 Dorsainvil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorsainvil 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 Dorsainvil

The surname DORSAINVIL originates from Haiti, tracing its roots back to the late 18th century when the Haitian Revolution took place. It is believed to have derived from a combination of French and Haitian Creole words, with "Dor" possibly stemming from the French word "d'or" meaning "golden" or "of gold," and "Sainvil" being a variation of the French word "Saint-Ville," meaning "Holy City."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DORSAINVIL surname can be found in documents from the revolutionary period, when Haiti was transitioning from French colonial rule to an independent nation. The name may have been adopted by individuals or families who played a role in the struggle for independence or were associated with the revolutionary movements.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure bearing the DORSAINVIL surname was Jean-Baptiste DORSAINVIL, a Haitian military leader and politician. He was born around 1780 and played a significant role in the Haitian Revolution, serving under the leadership of Toussaint Louverture and later becoming a general in the Haitian army.

Another historical figure with the DORSAINVIL surname was Michel DORSAINVIL, a Haitian educator and writer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded the Collège DORSAINVIL, a prestigious educational institution in Port-au-Prince, and authored several works on Haitian history and culture.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the DORSAINVIL surname was Franck DORSAINVIL, a Haitian diplomat and politician. Born in 1921, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Haiti from 1987 to 1988 and played a crucial role in international relations during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Another notable figure is Gérard DORSAINVIL, a Haitian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his unique style and contributions to the Haitian art scene. Born in 1951, his works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Haiti.

It is worth noting that the DORSAINVIL surname has also been associated with certain geographical locations within Haiti, particularly in the regions where those bearing the name may have originated or established themselves. However, the exact origins and historical details surrounding specific place names or local variations of the surname remain elusive.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorsainvil

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

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

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