Douglas Schrock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Schrock — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Schrock is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Schrock: Richard R. Schrock (born 1945), American professor at MIT and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005 Schrock carbene, a chemical group named after the above Ed Schrock (born 1941), American politician from Virginia Ed Schrock (Nebraska politician) (born 1943), American politician from Nebraska Max Schrock (born 1994), American baseball player Raymond L. Schrock (1892–1950), American screenwriter Stephan Schröck (born 1986), German-Filipino footballer Schrock Airport, an airport in Oregon Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Schrock

English

Richard R. Schrock (born 1945), American professor at MIT and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005 Schrock carbene, a chemical group named after the above Ed Schrock (born 1941), American politician from Virginia Ed Schrock (Nebraska politician) (born 1943), American politician from Nebraska Max Schrock (born 1994), American baseball player Raymond L. Schrock (1892–1950), American screenwriter Stephan Schröck (born 1986), German-Filipino footballer Schrock Airport, an airport in Oregon

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Douglas Schrock

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schrock?
The surname Schrock originates from English. Richard R. Schrock (born 1945), American professor at MIT and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005 Schrock carbene, a chemical group named after the above Ed Schrock (born 1941), American politician from Virginia Ed Schrock (Nebraska politician) (born 1943), American politician from Nebraska Max Schrock (born 1994), American baseball player Raymond L. Schrock (1892–1950), American screenwriter Stephan Schröck (born 1986), German-Filipino footballer Schrock Airport, an airport in Oregon
What are the origins of the name Douglas Schrock?
The name Douglas Schrock combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Schrock originates from English.
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