Explore the Family Name Dobrick
The meaning of Dobrick
1. Americanized form of Slovak Dobrík: nickname meaning ‘the good one’ (see Dobry). 2. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Dobrić (see Dobric). 3. German (of Slavic origin): nickname from a Germanized derivative of Old Slavic dobrъ ‘good’, or a habitational name from a place in Lusatia named Dobrig (Dobrik in Upper Sorbian). See also 4 below and compare Dobrich. 4. Germanized form of Sorbian Dobrik: from a pet form of an Old Slavic personal name based on the element dobr ‘good’ (from Old Slavic dobrъ).
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How common is the last name Dobrick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dobrick saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 in terms of popularity and decreased to rank 79,598 in 2010, representing a change of -15.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 265 to 239 during this decade, marking a decrease of approximately 9.81%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Dobrick fell from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #79,598 | -15.02% |
| Count | 265 | 239 | -9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobrick
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Dobrick shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Whites decreased slightly from 99.62% in 2000 to 97.49% in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.14%. However, in both years, no individuals with the Dobrick surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Likewise, the census records indicated no individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.62% | 97.49% | -2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |