Explore the Family Name Dockum
The meaning of Dockum
1. Dutch: habitational name (Van Dokkum) from the old town of Dokkum in Friesland. 2. Alternatively, perhaps a variant of English Dockham.
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How common is the last name Dockum in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dockum has slightly increased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Dockum ranked 62,396 in popularity, but it moved up to 62,045 by 2010, marking a slight increase of 0.56 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 300 to 323 during the same period, indicating a growth of 7.67 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #62,045 | 0.56% |
| Count | 300 | 323 | 7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dockum
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Dockum. In 2000, nearly 93.67 percent of those bearing the Dockum name identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 91.33 by 2010. The Hispanic identity saw a decrease from 3.67 percent to 3.1 percent in the same time frame. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races identities within this surname group, accounting for 1.55 percent and 3.72 percent respectively by 2010. No individuals with the Dockum surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 91.33% | -2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 3.1% | -15.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |