Explore the Family Name Dobrovolny
The meaning of Dobrovolny
Czech (Dobrovolný): nickname or status name from dobrovolný ‘of good will, voluntary’, bestowed on someone who voluntarily accepted serfdom.
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How common is the last name Dobrovolny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dobrovolny rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 70,208th position, marking a 6.34% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew from 240 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a rise of 16.25%. However, the proportion of people named Dobrovolny per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #70,208 | 6.34% |
| Count | 240 | 279 | 16.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobrovolny
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Dobrovolny surname also shifted during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census information. The majority identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly from 97.08% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of ethnic diversity among those with this surname: in 2010, 2.51 % identified as Hispanic, and 1.79% reported they were of two or more races. No change was noted for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 94.62% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |