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

Doug, 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 Doug surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doug in America

Doug is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doug surname appeared 103 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 Doug.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doug 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 Doug

The surname "DOUG" has its origins in Scotland, where it is believed to have first emerged in the 12th century. It is thought to be a variant of the Scottish Gaelic name "Dougal," which itself is derived from the Gaelic words "dubh" meaning "dark" and "gall" meaning "stranger" or "foreigner."

The earliest recorded instances of the name "DOUG" can be found in various medieval Scottish charters and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a "William Doug" in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of instruments of homage and fealty to King Edward I of England.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name "DOUG" became well-established in various regions of Scotland, particularly in the Lowlands and Borders areas. It is believed that the name may have originated in or around the village of Douglasdale, located in South Lanarkshire.

One of the most prominent historical figures associated with the surname "DOUG" is Sir James Douglas (c. 1286 - 1330), a Scottish knight and close companion of King Robert the Bruce. He was known as "The Good Sir James" and played a crucial role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against England.

Another notable individual with the surname "DOUG" was Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus (c. 1489 - 1557), who was a powerful Scottish nobleman and military leader during the 16th century. He was involved in conflicts against both England and the Scottish Crown.

In the 17th century, the name "DOUG" can be found associated with various Scottish families, including the Douglases of Glenbervie and the Douglases of Cavers. One prominent figure from this period was Sir Robert Douglas of Glenbervie (1594 - 1674), a Scottish judge and antiquarian.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "DOUG" spread beyond Scotland as Scottish emigrants and settlers carried the name to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable figure from this era was David Douglas (1799 - 1834), a Scottish botanist and explorer who traveled extensively in western North America and contributed significantly to the study of flora and fauna in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname "DOUG" has been associated with various places and locations, reflecting the movement and settlement patterns of those who bore the name. These include Douglasdale in South Lanarkshire, as well as various other places in Scotland, England, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doug

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

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

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