Explore the Family Name Doctolero

The meaning of Doctolero

Hispanic (Philippines): nickname or occupational name derived from Spanish doctor ‘doctor’.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Doctolero in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doctolero has seen a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414th most common surname while in 2010, it rose to the 59,324th position, showcasing a rise of 27.13%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 216 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, a surge of 57.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 50.0% from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#81,414#59,32427.13%
Count21634157.87%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1250%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doctolero

When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Doctolero surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this population saw a decrease of 5.50% from 85.65% in 2000 to 80.94% in 2010. Notably, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 70.43%, going from 6.02% in 2000 to 10.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White demographic dropped by 12.70% and the Hispanic ethnic identity experienced an increase of 33.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander85.65%80.94%-5.5%
Two or More Races6.02%10.26%70.43%
Hispanic4.17%5.57%33.57%
White3.7%3.23%-12.7%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%