Doris Larosa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doris Larosa — Greek
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doris Larosa is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Doris is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Doris is a predominantly feminine given name of Greek origin meaning Dorian woman. The name of the ethnic group is said to be derived from the name of the mythical founder Dorus, taken from Greek dōron, meaning gift. Doris was a sea goddess, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids in Greek mythology. As a feminine name, Doris was most popular in the Anglosphere in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It has also been particularly well used in German-speaking countries. The name is also in rare use as a male name. The surname Larosa: LaRosa is a common surname, meaning "the rose" in Italian. LaRosa is a common surname within Sicilian families, and is of Cantabrian-Castilian origin. Larrosa is the Aragonese form of this surname. People with the surname Guy LaRosa (born 1912), American concert pianist Guy William (Bill) LaRosa (born 1946), American businessman Eugenio La Rosa (born 1962), Peruvian footballer Guillermo La Rosa (born 1952), Peruvian footballer Vincenzo La Rosa (1941-2014) Italian archaeologist Isabel LaRosa (born 2004), Cuban-American singer Julius La Rosa (1930-2016), American singer Liliana La Rosa (born 196. Doris is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 519K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doris reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doris

Greek

Doris is a predominantly feminine given name of Greek origin meaning Dorian woman. The name of the ethnic group is said to be derived from the name of the mythical founder Dorus, taken from Greek dōron, meaning gift. Doris was a sea goddess, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids in Greek mythology. As a feminine name, Doris was most popular in the Anglosphere in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It has also been particularly well used in German-speaking countries. The name is also in rare use as a male name.

Surname: Larosa

Italian

LaRosa is a common surname, meaning "the rose" in Italian. LaRosa is a common surname within Sicilian families, and is of Cantabrian-Castilian origin. Larrosa is the Aragonese form of this surname. People with the surname Guy LaRosa (born 1912), American concert pianist Guy William (Bill) LaRosa (born 1946), American businessman Eugenio La Rosa (born 1962), Peruvian footballer Guillermo La Rosa (born 1952), Peruvian footballer Vincenzo La Rosa (1941-2014) Italian archaeologist Isabel LaRosa (born 2004), Cuban-American singer Julius La Rosa (1930-2016), American singer Liliana La Rosa (born 196.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doris is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doris by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doris Larosa:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doris?
The first name Doris originates from Greek. Doris is a predominantly feminine given name of Greek origin meaning Dorian woman. The name of the ethnic group is said to be derived from the name of the mythical founder Dorus, taken from Greek dōron, meaning gift. Doris was a sea goddess, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids in Greek mythology. As a feminine name, Doris was most popular in the Anglosphere in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It has also been particularly well used in German-speaking countries. The name is also in rare use as a male name.
When was Doris most popular?
The name Doris reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Larosa?
The surname Larosa originates from Italian. LaRosa is a common surname, meaning "the rose" in Italian. LaRosa is a common surname within Sicilian families, and is of Cantabrian-Castilian origin. Larrosa is the Aragonese form of this surname. People with the surname Guy LaRosa (born 1912), American concert pianist Guy William (Bill) LaRosa (born 1946), American businessman Eugenio La Rosa (born 1962), Peruvian footballer Guillermo La Rosa (born 1952), Peruvian footballer Vincenzo La Rosa (1941-2014) Italian archaeologist Isabel LaRosa (born 2004), Cuban-American singer Julius La Rosa (1930-2016), American singer Liliana La Rosa (born 196.
What are the origins of the name Doris Larosa?
The name Doris Larosa combines two different traditions: the first name Doris has Greek roots, while the surname Larosa originates from Italian.
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