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

Doub, 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 Doub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doub in America

Doub is the 27556th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doub surname appeared 874 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 Doub.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doub 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 Doub

The surname Doub has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the German word "taub," which means "deaf" or "mute." The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 14th century in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the Black Forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Doub surname can be found in a 1387 document from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, where a certain Hans Doub is mentioned as a resident. Another early reference is a 1421 entry in the municipal records of Strasbourg, which mentions a Jakob Doub as a tradesman.

While the Doub surname is relatively uncommon, it has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Johann Doub, a 16th-century Protestant reformer and theologian from Württemberg, who played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in southern Germany.

Another notable bearer of the Doub name was Christian Doub, a German-born military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1740 in Hesse-Kassel, he immigrated to the British colonies in North America and fought on the side of the Continental Army, earning recognition for his service.

In the 19th century, the Doub surname gained some prominence in the United States, particularly in Maryland. One notable figure was Samuel Doub, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and later as a judge on the Maryland Court of Appeals. He was born in 1818 and died in 1888.

Another individual of note was Henry Doub, a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War who later became a prominent lawyer and judge in North Carolina. He was born in 1835 and died in 1914.

While the Doub surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the German language and the medieval period, and it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including religious reformers, military officers, politicians, and lawyers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doub

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

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

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