Explore the Family Name Dobkins
The meaning of Dobkins
English: patronymic from Dobkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dobkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dobkins has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dobkins was ranked 46,678 in terms of popularity and this figure fell by 17.05% in 2010 to a rank of 54,637. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 429 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, marking a 12.12% drop. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.16 to 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #54,637 | -17.05% |
| Count | 429 | 377 | -12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobkins
The ethnicity distribution associated with the Dobkins surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, 90.68% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 88.86% by 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals reported with this surname in either year. The Hispanic ethnic identity showed a significant increase of 51.43%, going from 2.80% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. Also, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 39.05% over the decade. The "Two or more races" category saw a slight decrease of 10.43% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 88.86% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.24% | 51.43% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 2.92% | -10.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.1% | 2.92% | 39.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |