Explore the Family Name Dhondt
The meaning of Dhondt
Flemish and Dutch: from de hond ‘the dog’, applied as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a dog, as for example De Wackere Hondt (‘The Wakeful Dog’) in Amsterdam around 1600, or as a metonymic occupational name for a dog trainer, or perhaps as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a dog. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Camile, Camille, Gabrielle, Jean Pierre, Valere.
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How common is the last name Dhondt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Dhondt' experienced a modest increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,567th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had climbed slightly to the 47,186th position, representing a 2.84% change. The number of people bearing this surname also grew over the decade, increasing from 408 to 450 individuals, a 10.29% increase. However, when viewed in terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #47,186 | 2.84% |
| Count | 408 | 450 | 10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dhondt
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Dhondt' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of bearers of the name are White (92.22% in 2010, down from 96.32% in 2000), there has been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.47% to 3.78%). There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 1.23% to 2.44%). For the first time in 2010, a portion of individuals with the Dhondt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.11%), while none did so in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 92.22% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.78% | 157.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.44% | 98.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |