Explore the Family Name Dodenhoff
The meaning of Dodenhoff
German: habitational name from a farm named Dudenhof(f) (see Dudenhoeffer) or a place called Dudenhofen (Palatinate) or Dodenhof in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Dodenhoff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dodenhoff saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,392nd, marking an 8.74% decrease. In terms of count, there was also a slight decline from 292 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 283 in 2010, a reduction of 3.08%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #69,392 | -8.74% |
| Count | 292 | 283 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dodenhoff
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Dodenhoff, the Decennial U.S. Census has some interesting findings. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. However, the percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 94.52% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. The representation of those who identify as Hispanic decreased by 26.25%, from 2.40% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. Also noteworthy is that in 2000, 2.4% identified as being of two or more races, while in 2010, these figures dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 96.11% | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 1.77% | -26.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |