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

Dottin, 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 Dottin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dottin in America

Dottin is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dottin surname appeared 423 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 Dottin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dottin 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 Dottin

The surname Dottin is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the Normandy region, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "dottain," which means "a small hill" or "a mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dottin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This entry indicates that the name was likely brought to England by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, records show a Thomas Dottin residing in the village of Wootton, located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. This place name shares a similar etymology to the surname, as it derives from the Old English words "wudu" (wood) and "tun" (town or settlement), suggesting a settlement in or near a wooded area.

During the 14th century, the name Dottin appears in various spellings, such as Dottyn, Dotteyn, and Dotteigne, reflecting the variations in regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Dottin was Sir John Dottin (1450-1518), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, England. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1492 and played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during the late 15th century.

Another prominent figure with the name Dottin was Marie-Laure Dottin (1728-1808), a French painter and engraver known for her portraits and historical scenes. She was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and exhibited her works at the Paris Salon.

In the 19th century, the Dottin surname was found in various parts of Europe, including France, England, and Germany. One notable bearer of the name was Charles Dottin (1863-1928), a French linguist and philologist renowned for his contributions to the study of Celtic languages and literature.

Additionally, the name Dottin has been associated with several places, such as the village of Dottin in the Ain department of eastern France, and the Dottin River, a tributary of the Lièvre River in Quebec, Canada.

Throughout history, the Dottin surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, scholars, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dottin

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

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

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