2000
#27,413
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 828
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.31
Rare Last name
Doub
An occupational surname derived from the word "dub," meaning to strike or dress cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,021 Americans carry the last name Doub. That puts it at #28,501 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.30 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 335,705 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Doub surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.0K
1 in 335,705
Census rank
#28,501
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
890
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 890 bearers of the surname Doub in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.30 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 28501st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Doub, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Doub
Among Census respondents with the surname Doub, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Doub bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Doub surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 822
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 24
- Two or more races2.1% · 19
- Black or African American2.0% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Doub
Doub appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#27,556
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 874
+46 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.30
Rank movement Down 143 places
2020
#28,501
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 890
+16 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.30
Rank movement Down 945 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #27,413 | 828 | 0.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #27,556 | 874 | 0.30 | +46 bearers (+5.6%) | Down 143 places |
| 2020 | #28,501 | 890 | 0.30 | +16 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 945 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Doub surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,556 | #28,501 | -3.4% |
| Count | 874 | 890 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.30 | 0.30 | -0.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Doub bearers went from 874 to 890 (+1.8% change). The surname moved down 945 positions in the national ranking, going from #27,556 to #28,501.
FAQ
Doub surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Doub?
Name Census estimates that about 1,021 living Americans carry the surname Doub. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 335,705 residents.
How common is Doub?
Doub ranks #28,501 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.30 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 890 people with the surname Doub. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,021), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.3 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.30 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Doub.
Has Doub become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Doub went from 874 recorded bearers to 890. That is an increase of 16 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #27,556 to #28,501.
What does the Census say about the background of Doub?
Among Census respondents with the surname Doub, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Doub in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (822 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Doub appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (2.7%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Doub (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Doub mean?
An occupational surname derived from the word "dub," meaning to strike or dress cloth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Doub (0.30 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Doub?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.