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

Dovel, 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 Dovel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dovel in America

Dovel is the 30630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dovel surname appeared 761 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 Dovel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dovel 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 Dovel

The surname DOVEL is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "dövel," which means "knob" or "knot," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DOVEL can be found in the town records of Mainz, Germany, dating back to the late 1300s. This record mentions a Johannes Dovel, who was a local merchant and landowner.

In the 16th century, the name DOVEL began to appear in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, variations of the spelling included Dövel, Dövell, and Dövehl.

A notable figure with the surname DOVEL was Hans Dovel, a German clockmaker born in 1525 in Nuremberg. He is credited with creating some of the earliest mechanical clocks and is considered a pioneer in the field of horology.

In the 17th century, the name DOVEL spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. One example is Willem Dovel, a Dutch painter born in 1625 who was known for his landscapes and still-life works.

Another prominent individual with the surname DOVEL was Johann Dovel, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1642 to 1711. He wrote several influential works on ethics and religious doctrine.

As the name DOVEL continued to spread across Europe, it also found its way to the American colonies in the 18th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was John Dovel, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1740s.

In the 19th century, the name DOVEL gained recognition in the field of literature with the English writer and poet Emily Dovel, who was born in 1825 and published several collections of poems and short stories.

Overall, the surname DOVEL has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with its roots firmly planted in Germany. While its meaning and origin may have evolved over time, the name has continued to be carried on by individuals in various fields and professions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dovel

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

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

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