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

Doumas, 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 Doumas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doumas in America

Doumas is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doumas surname appeared 195 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 Doumas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doumas 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 Doumas

The surname "DOUMAS" has its origins in Greece, tracing back to the medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "doumas," which translates to "tower" or "fortified structure." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in or near such structures.

In ancient Greek records and manuscripts, variations of the name have been found, including "Doumas" and "Doumades." These early spellings provide insights into the potential evolution of the surname over time. It is worth noting that the Greek language has a rich history, and many surnames have their roots in words or phrases from this ancient linguistic tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "DOUMAS" can be found in a 13th-century Byzantine document, which mentions a person bearing this surname who held a prominent position in the imperial court. This document serves as a testament to the antiquity of the name and its presence in significant historical contexts.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname "DOUMAS." For example, Konstantinos Doumas (1786-1858) was a Greek merchant and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. Another prominent figure was Nikolaos Doumas (1856-1917), a renowned Greek diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1913 to 1915.

In the realm of literature, Lambros Doumas (1879-1940) was a celebrated Greek poet and author, known for his contribution to the demotic Greek poetry movement. Additionally, Constantinos Doumas (1932-2021) was a renowned Greek archaeologist and academic, best known for his excavations and research on the Akrotiri archaeological site on the island of Santorini.

The surname "DOUMAS" has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Greece. For instance, the village of Doumas in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece is believed to have derived its name from the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the area.

It is important to note that while the surname "DOUMAS" has a rich history and cultural significance, its origins and meaning may have evolved over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of language and the diverse experiences of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doumas

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

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

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