About Doctor
The surname Doctor is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "doctour," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "doctor" meaning "teacher" or "learned person." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who practiced medicine or held a position of authority in a university or religious institution. Over time, the surname Doctor has also been adopted by individuals who have earned a doctorate degree or have been recognized for their expertise in a particular field.
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The surname Doctor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doctor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Doctor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Doctor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Doctor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.