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

Dotel, 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 Dotel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dotel in America

Dotel is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dotel surname appeared 200 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 Dotel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dotel 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 Dotel

The surname Dotel is believed to have originated from the Dominican Republic, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "dotar," which means "to endow" or "to provide with a dowry." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were dowried or endowed with property or wealth.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Dotel can be found in the archives of the Dominican Republic, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various regions of the country, particularly in the central and northern areas.

During the colonial era, the Dotel surname was often associated with landowners and prominent families in the Dominican Republic. Some historical references indicate that members of the Dotel family were involved in the cultivation of sugarcane, which was a significant industry at the time.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Juan Dotel (1820-1887) gained recognition as a prominent politician and statesman in the Dominican Republic. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in shaping the country's diplomatic relations during a pivotal period in its history.

Another individual of note was Josefa Dotel (1854-1928), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the Dominican Republic. She established several schools and was instrumental in promoting educational opportunities for women during a time when such opportunities were limited.

In the 20th century, the Dotel surname gained international recognition through the achievements of Damaso Dotel (1922-2003), a celebrated Dominican writer and poet. His literary works, which explored themes of national identity and social commentary, earned him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

Additionally, the world of sports has seen notable figures with the Dotel surname, such as Octavio Dotel (born 1973), a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros, over the course of his career.

Throughout its history, the Dotel surname has maintained a strong presence in the Dominican Republic, with branches spreading to other parts of the Caribbean, as well as to the United States and other countries where Dominican communities have established themselves.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dotel

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

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

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