Explore the Family Name Doel
The meaning of Doel
English (mainly Wiltshire): nickname from Middle English dole (Old English dol) ‘dull, slow witted’, identical and exchangeable with Dull (see Dill).
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How common is the last name Doel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Doel" has seen a fairly significant decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, "Doel" was ranked as the 72,905th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 91,625th spot, a decline of approximately 25.68 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this name also diminished during this period, dropping from 248 in 2000 to 201 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 19 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 was reduced by about 22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #91,625 | -25.68% |
| Count | 248 | 201 | -18.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doel", there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White grew from 83.06% in 2000 to 89.55% in 2010, an increase of 7.81%. Simultaneously, there was a small rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.63% to 4.48%, a change of 23.42%. While there were no individuals in this group who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 they constituted about 2.99% of all Doels. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races fell to zero in 2010 after being 8.87% and 2.42% respectively in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.06% | 89.55% | 7.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.63% | 4.48% | 23.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 8.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |