UK surname
A habitational surname referring to someone from Döllern, a town in Germany.
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Doller surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 17, ranked #36,904, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Godalming, Edmonton and Tipton otherwise Tibington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Doller is 106 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 48.5%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
17
2016, ranked #36,904
Peak year
1861
106 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Doller surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Doller surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 23 | #29,205 |
| 1861 | historical | 106 | #20,147 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 40 | #31,174 |
| 1901 | historical | 16 | #32,260 |
| 1911 | historical | 23 | #30,923 |
| 1997 | modern | 21 | #35,692 |
| 1998 | modern | 21 | #35,788 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 22 | #35,531 |
| 2002 | modern | 23 | #35,606 |
| 2003 | modern | 21 | #35,825 |
| 2004 | modern | 23 | #35,786 |
| 2005 | modern | 21 | #36,083 |
| 2006 | modern | 21 | #36,179 |
| 2007 | modern | 20 | #36,362 |
| 2008 | modern | 20 | #36,443 |
| 2009 | modern | 18 | #36,682 |
| 2010 | modern | 18 | #36,774 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 18 | #36,811 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 17 | #36,904 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Godalming, Edmonton, Tipton otherwise Tibington, Coggeshall, Great and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godalming | Surrey |
| 2 | Edmonton | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 3 | Tipton otherwise Tibington | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Coggeshall, Great | Essex |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Doller surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Doller, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Doller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Doller household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Doller is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Doller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Doller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Doller is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "doll," which means "hollow" or "pit." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a hollow or pit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Doller surname can be found in the historic records of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Hans Doller was mentioned as a resident of the city in the year 1376.
The Doller name has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as the Doller River in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that some individuals with this surname were originally from areas near this river or other locations with similar place names.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with the Doller surname was Johann Doller (1499-1570), a German painter and engraver who was active in Nuremberg during the Renaissance period. His works can be found in various art collections throughout Europe.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the Doller name was Johann Philipp Doller (1718-1796), a German astronomer and mathematician. He was born in Hesse and made significant contributions to the field of astronomy through his observations and calculations.
In the 19th century, Carl Doller (1820-1893) was a German engineer and industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the steel industry in Germany. He founded the Doller Ironworks in Düsseldorf, which became a major producer of steel products.
During the 20th century, one notable figure with the Doller surname was Hans Doller (1920-1994), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) from 1965 to 1987. He was also involved in various legal and political initiatives related to environmental protection and consumer rights.
Throughout its history, the Doller surname has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse nature of this name's origins and its spread across different regions of Germany and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Doller surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Midlothian leads with 10 Dollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.69x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh St Cuthberts in Midlothian leads with 9 Dollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 55.21x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 9 | 55.21x |
| Swansea Town | 6 | 138.89x |
| Beer Crocombe | 5 | 50000.00x |
| Lewisham | 4 | 72.73x |
| Edinburgh New | 1 | 322.58x |
| Islington London | 1 | 3.41x |
| Kings Somborne | 1 | 769.23x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 18.76x |
| Sutton | 1 | 93.46x |
| West Ham | 1 | 7.59x |
| Westminster St John | 1 | 27.17x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Doller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Doller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Doller households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Asst Yardsman Greenwich Pensioner | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Farmer Of 120 Acres Employing 2 Men And 1 Boy | 1 |
| Farmers Daur | 1 |
| Farmers Wife | 1 |
| Hawker | 1 |
| Labourer In Copper Works | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Scaffolder | 1 |
| Tailors Assistant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Doller surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 17 in 2016. That gives Doller a modern rank of #36,904.
A habitational surname referring to someone from Döllern, a town in Germany.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Doller bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.