Explore the Family Name Docktor
The meaning of Docktor
German: variant of Dockter. This surname is very rare in Germany; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of the name Dockter and possibly also of the variants Dokter and Docter. Compare Doctor.
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How common is the last name Docktor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Docktor saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 79,676 in 2000 to 87,335 in 2010, marking a decrease by about 9.61%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 222 to 213, showing a change of -4.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 12.5%, signalling that the surname has become less common over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #87,335 | -9.61% |
| Count | 222 | 213 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Docktor
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes. The largest group with the surname Docktor remains White, though its percentage decreased slightly from 95.05% in 2000 to 92.02% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010 that was not present in 2000. The number of people identifying with two or more races also increased, rising from 2.25% to 3.76%. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Also, there's no record of Black individuals bearing this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 92.02% | -3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.76% | 67.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |