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

Double, 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 Double surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Double in America

Double is the 29403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Double surname appeared 804 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 Double.

We can also compare 2010 data for Double 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 Double

The surname DOUBLE has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "doble," meaning "double" or "twofold," likely referring to someone who held two roles or occupations simultaneously. Alternatively, it may have been a descriptive surname given to someone who had a striking physical resemblance to another person.

Early records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Doubel, Dobbel, and Daubill, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time. One of the earliest known references is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named Robert Doubel is mentioned.

The DOUBLE surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Double Hill in Wiltshire and Double Leys in Worcestershire, suggesting that some individuals may have adopted the name based on their place of origin or residence.

One notable figure in history bearing the DOUBLE surname was John Double (c. 1510-1590), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Ely from 1578 until his death. Another was Sir Walter Double (1570-1627), an English judge and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.

In the 17th century, the DOUBLE surname gained recognition through the work of Peter Double (1618-1694), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Another individual of historical importance was Thomas Double (1693-1770), a British writer and historian best known for his work "Remarks on Antiquities, Arts and Letters, During an Excursion in Italy" published in 1766.

During the 18th century, the DOUBLE surname was also associated with the arts, with James Double (1720-1794) being a notable English painter and engraver who exhibited his works at the Society of Artists and the Royal Academy.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the DOUBLE surname throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Double

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

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

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