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

Doval, 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 Doval surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doval in America

Doval is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doval surname appeared 317 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 Doval.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doval 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 Doval

The surname DOVAL originated in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain during the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "doval," which referred to a small valley or depression in the land. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived or worked in such geographical areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOVAL surname can be found in the Tumbo Viejo de Samos, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of Samos in Galicia, dating back to the 11th century. This document contains references to individuals with variations of the name, such as "Doval" and "Douval."

During the 13th century, the DOVAL surname appeared in various historical records from the Kingdom of Galicia, including the Tumbo Nuevo de Samos, another cartulary from the same monastery. This suggests that the name had become more established and widespread within the region by this time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DOVAL surname was Pedro Doval, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Doval played a crucial role in the expedition and was among the few survivors who returned to Spain in 1522.

Another prominent individual with the DOVAL surname was Juan Doval y Muñiz, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his religious works and was commissioned to create paintings for various churches and monasteries in Galicia.

In the 19th century, Ramón Doval Bravo, a Galician lawyer and politician, made a significant contribution to the region's political landscape. He served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (the Spanish parliament) and played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and interests of the Galician people.

Throughout history, the DOVAL surname has also been associated with several notable places and geographical features in Galicia. For example, the village of Doval in the municipality of Silleda is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating the longstanding presence of the DOVAL family in the area.

While the DOVAL surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries, as a result of migration and colonial expansion. However, its roots can be traced back to the valleys and landscapes of medieval Galicia, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doval

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

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

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