About Doles
The surname Doles is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "dole," meaning "portion" or "share," and may have been a nickname for someone who distributed charity or doled out provisions. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Dole, which is derived from the Old English word "dol," meaning "hollow" or "valley," and may have been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a hollow or valley. Overall, the surname Doles likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
The surname Doles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doles 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 Doles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Doles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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