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

Doyon, 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 Doyon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doyon in America

Doyon is the 15159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doyon surname appeared 1,945 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 Doyon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doyon 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 Doyon

The surname DOYON is of French origin, originating in the Normandy region of France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "doyon," which referred to a person who was a leader or guide, often in a religious or monastic context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOYON name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have accompanied the Norman invaders to England during the 11th century.

The DOYON surname has been traced back to various locations in Normandy, including the towns of Doudeville and Douville. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname, such as Doyonet, Doyonnet, and Doynet.

Notable individuals with the DOYON surname throughout history include Jacques Doyon (1622-1694), a French colonist who settled in New France (now Quebec, Canada) in the mid-17th century. He was one of the earliest recorded bearers of the name in North America.

Another prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste Doyon (1755-1835), a French Revolutionary soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of General. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his military service.

In the field of literature, Rémy Doyon (1891-1962) was a renowned French poet and playwright. He was known for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life, including the poetry collection "Les Terres Maternelles" (The Maternal Lands).

In the realm of education, Marie-Anne Doyon (1914-2001) was a prominent Canadian educator and advocate for bilingual education. She played a significant role in promoting French language instruction in the province of Ontario.

Another notable figure was Jacques Doyon (1939-2019), a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He was best known for his critically acclaimed films "L'Homme Rapaillé" (The Scorpion) and "Pouving" (The Outcast).

The DOYON surname has a rich history spanning centuries and continents, with notable bearers making significant contributions in various fields, including exploration, military service, literature, education, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doyon

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

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

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