Explore the Family Name Doenges
The meaning of Doenges
German (Dönges): see Donges. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doenges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doenges has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 44192 in 2000 to 48717 in 2010, representing a decrease of 10.24%. In terms of count, there were 459 individuals with this surname in 2000, but this number dropped by 5.66% to reach 433 in 2010. It's also worth noting that the proportion of people named Doenges per 100,000 people saw an 11.76% decline over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #48,717 | -10.24% |
| Count | 459 | 433 | -5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doenges
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Doenges surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.82% of those carrying the surname identified as white. This percentage declined slightly to 96.54% by 2010. There was a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising to 2.54% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. However, no changes were observed in other categories including two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.54% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |