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

Doyal, 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 Doyal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doyal in America

Doyal is the 16864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doyal surname appeared 1,691 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Doyal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doyal 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 Doyal

The surname DOYAL is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "dol" meaning valley and "ael" meaning river, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a valley with a river running through it.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname DOYAL can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Douuedal". This entry likely refers to a place name, possibly indicating the location from which the family originated.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "de Dowdale" and "de Doudale" in historical records from counties like Yorkshire and Lancashire. These variations suggest that the name may have been associated with specific geographic locations or settlements.

One notable early bearer of the surname was Sir Richard DOYAL, a knight who lived in the 14th century and served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Records indicate that he participated in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and was later granted lands in Kent for his service.

Another prominent figure with this surname was John DOYAL, born in 1512 in Staffordshire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who studied at Oxford University and later became the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.

In the 16th century, the surname DOYAL was also found in various records from the counties of Dorset and Somerset, with spellings such as "Doyall" and "Doyell". This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England over time.

During the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Captain William DOYAL, a sea captain and explorer who is said to have sailed with Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the Americas. He is believed to have played a role in the establishment of the Roanoke Colony in what is now North Carolina.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth DOYAL, born in 1624 in Warwickshire. She was a prominent Quaker and author who wrote several religious tracts and was known for her advocacy of women's rights and education.

Throughout its history, the surname DOYAL has been associated with various places and geographical features, reflecting its Old English origins. While the name may have evolved in spelling and spread to different regions over time, it has maintained a strong presence in England and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doyal

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

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

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