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

Doxtator, 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 Doxtator surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doxtator in America

Doxtator is the 43369th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doxtator surname appeared 498 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 Doxtator.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doxtator 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 Doxtator

The surname "DOXTATOR" has its origins in the medieval era, tracing back to the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed to have derived from the old Germanic word "dochter," meaning "daughter," which was often used as a suffix in surnames to denote familial relationships or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Saxon region of Germany, dating back to the 12th century. In this text, a certain "Heinrich Doxtator" is mentioned as a landowner and nobleman in the region of Saxony.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and records from the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. One notable example is the mention of a "Willem Doxtator" in the city records of Groningen, dated 1276, where he is identified as a merchant and alderman.

In the 14th century, the name gained prominence in the Hanseatic League, a powerful commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. Several members of the Doxtator family were involved in the lucrative trade networks of the Hanseatic League, with their name appearing in various trade records and maritime logs.

One of the most notable figures bearing the surname "DOXTATOR" was Gerhard Doxtator, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. Born in Lübeck, Germany, in 1452, Gerhard Doxtator was a prominent figure in the early days of the Protestant Reformation, known for his extensive writings and debates on theological matters.

Another significant individual with this surname was Hendrik Doxtator, a Dutch explorer and navigator who was part of the famous expedition led by Willem Barentsz to the Arctic regions in 1596. Hendrik Doxtator played a crucial role in navigating the treacherous waters and documenting the voyage, which ultimately led to the discovery of the Spitsbergen archipelago.

In the 17th century, the name "DOXTATOR" appeared in various records from the Dutch colonies in the Americas, particularly in the region of New Netherland (present-day New York and New Jersey). One notable figure was Pieter Doxtator, a merchant and landowner who settled in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1640s.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Johann Friedrich Doxtator, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the late 18th century. Born in Hanover in 1755, Johann Friedrich Doxtator is best known for his influential work on the philosophy of language and his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

Throughout its long history, the surname "DOXTATOR" has been associated with various professions, from scholars and theologians to merchants, explorers, and philosophers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doxtator

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

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

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