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

Douyon, 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 Douyon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Douyon in America

Douyon is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Douyon surname appeared 415 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 Douyon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Douyon 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 Douyon

The surname DOUYON originates from France, specifically the Normandy region. It emerged during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old French word "douion," meaning "small hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or on a small hillock.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DOUYON can be traced back to the 13th century in various documents and records from Normandy. One notable example is the mention of a certain "Jehan Douyon" in the tax rolls of the village of Bayeux, dated around 1280.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the DOUYON name spread across different regions of France, with several variations in spelling, such as "Douion," "Douyon," and "Douhiyon." This was a common occurrence due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DOUYON surname was Jean Douyon (1505-1572), a French architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Louvre Palace.

Another individual of historical significance was Pierre Douyon (1634-1704), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in North America, particularly in the Great Lakes region. He is credited with establishing several trading posts and fostering relationships with Native American tribes.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the DOUYON name continued to be found in various records and documents across France, such as parish registers, land deeds, and military rolls. One notable example is the birth record of Marie-Anne Douyon (1720-1789), a French noblewoman and philanthropist, born in the town of Dijon.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the DOUYON surname was Jacques-Philippe Douyon (1812-1888), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the Second Republic.

Another individual of note was Emilie Douyon (1867-1942), a French sculptor and artist known for her works depicting scenes from everyday life and portraiture. Her sculptures can be found in several museums across France.

Throughout the centuries, the DOUYON name has been associated with various professions, from architects and explorers to politicians and artists, contributing to the rich tapestry of French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Douyon

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

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

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