Explore the Family Name Dholakia
The meaning of Dholakia
Indian (Gujarat): perhaps a habitational name from Dholka in Ahmedabad, a placename that is of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Dholakia in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dholakia has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,812th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 57,101, marking an impressive 29.34% surge. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname grew by 63.76%, jumping from 218 in 2000 to 357 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 50%, from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #57,101 | 29.34% |
| Count | 218 | 357 | 63.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dholakia
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest group with the surname Dholakia identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage fell slightly from 92.66% in 2000 to 89.36% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races and white both saw increases in their percentages, rising by 22.12% and 15.25% respectively. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.66% | 89.36% | -3.56% |
| White | 4.13% | 4.76% | 15.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 3.92% | 22.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |