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

Dorville, 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 Dorville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorville in America

Dorville is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorville surname appeared 175 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 Dorville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorville 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 Dorville

The surname Dorville originated in France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dorvillier," which referred to a person who lived near a golden stream or a stream with a golden hue. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive one, reflecting the location or area where the family resided.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a historical record of the citizens of Rouen, France, dating back to the 14th century. Here, the surname is documented as "Dorvillier," which further supports the theory of its Old French origins.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the "Registres des Métiers de Paris," a registry of tradesmen in Paris. The spelling variations during this time included "Dorvillier," "Dorvilier," and "Dorviller."

The first notable person to bear the surname Dorville was Jean Dorville (1505-1572), a French jurist and diplomat who served as the ambassador of King Charles IX to the Holy Roman Empire. His son, Philippe Dorville (1540-1615), was a prominent lawyer and author who wrote extensively on legal matters.

Another significant figure was Jacques Dorville (1675-1749), a French botanist and explorer who traveled extensively in the Caribbean and documented numerous plant species. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of the region's flora.

In the 19th century, the surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Auguste Dorville (1818-1891) was a French painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His contemporary, Paul Dorville (1823-1899), was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

The name also found its way into the realms of music and politics. Émile Dorville (1865-1930) was a French composer and conductor who contributed to the development of the operetta genre. In the political sphere, Louis Dorville (1887-1962) was a prominent figure in the French labor movement and served as a member of the French National Assembly.

Throughout its history, the surname Dorville has maintained a strong presence in France, with various branches of the family residing in different regions of the country. While it has also been documented in other parts of Europe and beyond, its roots can be traced back to the Old French language and the rich cultural heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorville

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

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

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