Explore the Family Name Doble
The meaning of Doble
1. English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Double. 2. In some cases probably an altered form of South German Dobel or Döbel, a topographic name for someone who lived in a gorge or deep valley, Middle High German (southern dialect) tobel.
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How common is the last name Doble in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Doble" showed some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Doble ranked 22,116 in popularity with a count of 1,091 people carrying this last name. By 2010, the popularity rank shifted slightly to 23,002 with a slight increase in count to 1,111 individuals, marking a growth of 1.83%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5% from 0.4 to 0.38 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,116 | #23,002 | -4.01% |
| Count | 1,091 | 1,111 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doble
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doble" also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage of Dobles identified as White, although this group saw a decrease of 4.94% over the decade, going from 83.23% in 2000 down to 79.12% in 2010. The next largest group, those identifying as Hispanic, saw an increase of 11.48%, moving from 8.80% in 2000 to 9.81% in 2010. With respect to the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, there was a significant increase of 50% over this time period, rising from 5.22% to 7.83%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 44.53%. The data for individuals identifying as Black was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.23% | 79.12% | -4.94% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 9.81% | 11.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.22% | 7.83% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.98% | 44.53% |
| Black | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |