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

Doxsey, 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 Doxsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doxsey in America

Doxsey is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doxsey surname appeared 157 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 Doxsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doxsey 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 Doxsey

The surname Doxsey has its origins in England and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "docce" and "ey," meaning a hollow or small valley near a stream or river. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name, referring to someone who lived in such a location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doxsey can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, where a William Doxey is mentioned. In the same county, there is a village called Doxey, which likely shares the same etymology and may have contributed to the development of the surname.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Doxie, Doxsey, and Doxcey. This variation in spelling was common during that time due to inconsistent record-keeping practices and regional dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Doxsey include John Doxsey, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the Port Books of 1567. In the 17th century, there was a Richard Doxsey, born in 1635, who was a landowner in Suffolk.

Moving into the 18th century, we find William Doxsey, born in 1712, who was a prominent figure in the wool trade in Yorkshire. He was succeeded by his son, also named William Doxsey, born in 1745, who continued the family business.

In the 19th century, one of the most notable figures with the surname Doxsey was Elizabeth Doxsey, born in 1820, who was a renowned author and advocate for women's rights. Her works included several novels and essays that explored the social and political issues facing women during that era.

While the surname Doxsey is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries. Its origins reflect the close connection between surnames and the geography of the areas where they originated, providing a glimpse into the lives and occupations of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doxsey

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

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

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