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

Douberly, 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 Douberly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Douberly in America

Douberly is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Douberly surname appeared 321 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 Douberly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Douberly 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 Douberly

The surname Douberly has its origins in the northern parts of England, particularly in the regions of Northumberland and Yorkshire. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 12th century, derived from the Old English words "dub" and "burly," which together signify a person of substantial stature or a sturdy individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Douberly name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a certain John Douberly is mentioned as a resident of the village of Knaresborough. This record provides valuable insight into the name's presence in medieval times.

During the 16th century, the Douberly family appears to have established a presence in the county of Northumberland. The Wills and Inventories of the Archdeaconry of Richmond from 1555 to 1568 contain references to a Thomas Douberly, who resided in the town of Hexham.

In the 17th century, the Douberly name found its way into the annals of literature. A notable figure from this period was Robert Douberly (1620-1692), a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime. His most famous play, "The Merry Wives of Windsor," was performed at the Globe Theatre in London in 1658.

The 18th century saw the emergence of another prominent individual bearing the Douberly surname. William Douberly (1745-1815) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of York, including the iconic York Minster Cathedral.

As the centuries progressed, the Douberly family continued to make its mark in various fields. In the 19th century, Mary Douberly (1812-1887) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

Other noteworthy individuals with the Douberly surname include Sir James Douberly (1871-1942), a decorated military officer who served in the British Army during World War I, and Sir Richard Douberly (1920-2005), a distinguished diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to France from 1975 to 1979.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Douberly

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

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

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