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

Dumornay, 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 Dumornay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumornay in America

Dumornay is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumornay surname appeared 264 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 Dumornay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumornay 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 Dumornay

The surname Dumornay is of French origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. The name is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "mornay" which referred to a settlement or a place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dumornay can be found in the parish records of the village of Mornay-sur-Allier, located in the central region of France. These records date back to the late 16th century and mention several families with the surname Dumornay residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries, indicating that the Dumornay family had established themselves as landowners and prominent members of the local community. One notable figure from this period was Jacques Dumornay (1620-1687), a successful merchant who played a significant role in the thriving textile trade in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Dumornay name spread across France, with branches of the family settling in different regions. In the 18th century, a prominent member of the family was Pierre Dumornay (1718-1792), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

During the French Revolution, the Dumornay family was impacted, with some members supporting the revolutionary cause while others remained loyal to the monarchy. One notable figure from this time was Antoine Dumornay (1760-1828), a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary Wars and later became a general in Napoleon's army.

In the 19th century, the Dumornay name gained further recognition with the birth of Émile Dumornay (1835-1912), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and is still studied in French literature courses today.

Another famous bearer of the Dumornay name was Marie Dumornay (1875-1955), a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. She was one of the first women to be elected to the prestigious French Academy of Sciences.

While the surname Dumornay has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and the diaspora. However, its historical origins and connections to the northern regions of France remain a integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumornay

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

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

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