Explore the Family Name Dauphine
The meaning of Dauphine
French (Dauphiné): habitational name from the Dauphiné region of southeastern France (see Dauphin). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aurelien.
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How common is the last name Dauphine in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dauphine ranked 45,573rd in popularity in 2000 and fell to rank 49,461st in 2010, marking a decrease of 8.53 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a minor decline from 442 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 3.85 percent. Additionally, the proportion of the Dauphine surname per 100k population descended by 12.5 percent from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #49,461 | -8.53% |
| Count | 442 | 425 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dauphine
When looking at ethnic identity among those with the surname Dauphine, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest percentages identified as either White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, Whites made up 48.87 percent in 2000 and slightly increased to 48.94 percent in 2010. Blacks accounted for 47.29 percent in 2000 and decreased to 46.12 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth from 1.81 percent in 2000 to 3.53 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races declined from 1.58 percent in 2000 to 1.41 percent in 2010. No individuals with the surname Dauphine identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.87% | 48.94% | 0.14% |
| Black | 47.29% | 46.12% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.53% | 95.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.41% | -10.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |