Explore the Family Name Docken
The meaning of Docken
1. Altered form of Norwegian Dokken. 2. Probably a shortened form of any of various German compound surnames beginning with Docken-, for example Dockendorf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Docken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Docken has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In the year 2000, it ranked 37,480 and by 2010, it had fallen to 39,773, demonstrating a decline of 6.12%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also lowered from 559 to 552, marking a 1.25% drop. Moreover, its proportion per 100,000 people was 0.21 in 2000 but decreased to 0.19 in 2010, showing a 9.52% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #39,773 | -6.12% |
| Count | 559 | 552 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Docken
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Docken has experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While in 2000, nearly all (96.78%) Dockens identified as White, this number slightly decreased to 93.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased by 51.63%, rising from 2.15% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010. Also, there was a noticeable emergence of multi-racial identity and Black ethnicity linked to the surname, registering 1.09% and 1.27% respectively in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories saw no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 93.66% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.26% | 51.63% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |