Explore the Family Name Doar
The meaning of Doar
English (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): variant of Dore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doar in the United States?
The surname Doar, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 66,676 in 2000 to 69,579 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 277 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.81%. The proportion of people with the Doar surname per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.1 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #69,579 | -4.35% |
| Count | 277 | 282 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doar
In regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelmingly majority of individuals with the Doar surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 90.25% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. A notable change was observed within the Black community, which saw an increase from 2.89% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010, marking a 34.95% rise. People identifying with two or more races constituted 3.25% in 2000, but reduced to 2.48% in 2010. Hispanic representation was introduced in 2010 at 2.84%, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared completely. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.25% | 90.07% | -0.2% |
| Black | 2.89% | 3.9% | 34.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 2.48% | -23.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |