About Dolores
The surname Dolores is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "dolores," meaning "sorrows" or "pains." It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically as "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores" (Our Lady of Sorrows), a title given to her in Catholicism. The surname Dolores may have originated as a given name for someone born on or associated with the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows or could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their sorrowful or melancholic nature.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Dolores is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dolores 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 Dolores is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dolores in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dolores using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.