How common is the Doubleday surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Doubleday in the United States.

Are there Doubleday soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 36 soldiers with the Doubleday surname appear in Civil War records.

Doubleday

Q: What does the surname Doubleday mean?

The surname Doubleday means "A person who worked two days a week or performed double duty, or possibly a place name.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A person who worked two days a week or performed double duty, or possibly a place name.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English double and day, possibly indicating someone who worked double shifts or had dual responsibilities. Alternatively, it may derive from a place name or a nickname for someone with distinctive characteristics.

About the Doubleday Surname

An English occupational or descriptive surname with medieval origins. The surname gained prominence through notable American figures and has spread through English-speaking diaspora communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England and among English diaspora in North America and other English-speaking countries.

Doubleday Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Doubleday Surname

Abner Doubleday

1819–1893 Gen. Ballston Spa, New York

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

36 soldiers with the Doubleday surname found in Civil War records.

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