Explore the Family Name Dodrill
The meaning of Dodrill
English: variant of Dottrell, a nickname from Middle English dott(e)rel ‘(a species of) plover’, which was considered a foolish bird that was easy to catch.
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How common is the last name Dodrill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dodrill has seen a slight decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19563rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 21439th spot, reflecting a drop of approximately 9.59%. The count of individuals with the Dodrill surname also decreased over this period, from 1276 in 2000 to 1219 in 2010, marking a 4.47% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion of the populace bearing the Dodrill surname per 100 thousand people declined by 12.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,563 | #21,439 | -9.59% |
| Count | 1,276 | 1,219 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.41 | -12.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dodrill
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Dodrill, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this name identify as White, with very little change observed between 2000 and 2010 (96.94% to 96.88%). The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero by 2010, down from 0.47% in 2000. Similarly, individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities saw a small decrease from 0.94% to 0.90%. A new group appeared in the 2010 census: American Indian and Alaskan Native, representing 0.41% of Dodrills. Lastly, the Hispanic representation within the Dodrill surname increased by 25.42%, going from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. It's important to note there was no reported Black ethnicity within the Dodrill surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.88% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.48% | 25.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.9% | -4.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |