Explore the Family Name Dods
The meaning of Dods
Scottish: variant of Dodds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dods in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dods has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 61,058th in 2000, it slipped to 65,066th in 2010, representing a decline of 6.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, dropping by 0.97% from 308 to 305. The proportion of people named Dods per 100k decreased by 9.09%, indicating that the surname has become less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #65,066 | -6.56% |
| Count | 308 | 305 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dods
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes over the decade for the surname Dods. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.25% to 2.95%, and those reporting two or more races went down from 8.12% to 7.54%. The largest ethnic identity group, White, saw a decrease from 87.01% to 84.26%. Interestingly, there was an appearance of the Hispanic identity, moving from 0% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.01% | 84.26% | -3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 8.12% | 7.54% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.25% | 2.95% | -9.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |