Explore the Family Name Doerflein
The meaning of Doerflein
German (Dörflein): habitational name from any of various places called Dörflein in Middle Franconia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doerflein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Doerflein saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692 and by 2010, it had moved up to 56,836, indicating an increase in popularity by approximately 3.16%. The number of individuals with this surname also expanded during this decade, from a count of 323 in 2000 to 359 in 2010. However, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname remained stable at 0.12 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #56,836 | 3.16% |
| Count | 323 | 359 | 11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doerflein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doerflein is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.83% of the bearers of this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 98.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, in 2000, 1.55% identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, there were no recorded bearers of the Doerflein surname who identified as Hispanic. There were no changes in percentages for those who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 98.61% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |