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

Dulin, 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 Dulin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dulin in America

Dulin is the 8287th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dulin surname appeared 3,998 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 Dulin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dulin 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 Dulin

The surname Dulin is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "dou lin" or "de lin," which translates to "of flax" or "from flax." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the cultivation or processing of flax, a plant used for producing linen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Dulin" in this document, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Dulin, Dullin, Dullins, and Doullin. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Dulin include:

1. Jean-Baptiste Dulin (1753-1829), a French mathematician and military engineer known for his contributions to the development of ballistics and the study of projectile motion.

2. Pierre Dulin (1669-1748), a French painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious subjects. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout France.

3. Étienne Dulin (1713-1784), a French architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the redesign and reconstruction of several towns and cities in the aftermath of the Seven Years' War.

4. Marie-Anne Dulin (1762-1828), a French nun and educator who founded a religious order dedicated to the education of young girls. Her order established several schools throughout France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

5. Jacques Dulin (1801-1872), a French explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America and contributed to the study of the region's flora and fauna. He published several books detailing his expeditions and discoveries.

The name Dulin has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Dulin-le-Bas and Dulin-le-Haut, which likely originated from individuals or families bearing the surname who settled in those areas.

While the surname Dulin has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old French reference to the flax plant, reflecting the occupations and livelihoods of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dulin

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

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

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