Douglas Serio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Serio — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Serio 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 Serio: Sério, a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Serio (river), a river in Lombardy, Italy 11022 Serio, a main belt asteroid People with the surname José Sério (1922–2010), Portuguese footballer Renato Serio (born 1946), Italian composer, conductor and arranger Steve Serio (born 1987), American wheelchair basketball player Serio (HMX-13), a character from the visual novel To Heart 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: Serio

Italian

Sério, a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Serio (river), a river in Lombardy, Italy 11022 Serio, a main belt asteroid People with the surname José Sério (1922–2010), Portuguese footballer Renato Serio (born 1946), Italian composer, conductor and arranger Steve Serio (born 1987), American wheelchair basketball player Serio (HMX-13), a character from the visual novel To Heart

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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 Serio

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 Serio:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Serio?
The surname Serio originates from Italian. Sério, a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Serio (river), a river in Lombardy, Italy 11022 Serio, a main belt asteroid People with the surname José Sério (1922–2010), Portuguese footballer Renato Serio (born 1946), Italian composer, conductor and arranger Steve Serio (born 1987), American wheelchair basketball player Serio (HMX-13), a character from the visual novel To Heart
What are the origins of the name Douglas Serio?
The name Douglas Serio combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Serio originates from Italian.
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