Explore the Family Name Doddy
The meaning of Doddy
English: possibly a variant of Duddy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doddy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Doddy has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, Doddy was ranked at 67,936 and fell to 82,613 in 2010 - a decrease of 21.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 271 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, marking a 15.87% drop. The proportion per 100k people showed a similar trend, falling by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #82,613 | -21.6% |
| Count | 271 | 228 | -15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doddy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doddy also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people with the surname identifying as Black increased by 5.25%, reaching 37.28% in 2010. White individuals made up 56.14% in 2010, a slight decrease from 56.46% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell significantly by 23.60%, coming down to 3.95% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 18.38%, rising to 2.19% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.46% | 56.14% | -0.57% |
| Black | 35.42% | 37.28% | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 5.17% | 3.95% | -23.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.19% | 18.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |