Explore the Family Name Doda
The meaning of Doda
1. Polish: probably a nickname from the dialect word dodek ‘grandfather’. 2. Italian: from the old personal name Doda, from ancient Germanic Dodo, a short form of compound names based on the element dod (see Dodier). 3. Albanian: from the personal name Dodë (definite form Doda), an old vernacular short form of Domenik (see Dominick). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Genowefa, Michalina, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Doda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doda saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to 63,218th, marking a 5.8% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, with a 14.91% jump from 275 to 316. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly rose by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #63,218 | 5.8% |
| Count | 275 | 316 | 14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doda
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census offers insights into the distribution among those bearing the Doda surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White at 92.73%, a figure that slightly decreased to 92.09% by 2010. During this decade, there were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black -- both starting from 0 in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Those stating they belonged to two or more races decreased slightly from 2.18% to 1.90%. Notably, the group identifying as Hispanic saw a significant drop of 38.04%, going from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 92.09% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 1.9% | -12.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 1.58% | -38.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |