Explore the Family Name Doerge
The meaning of Doerge
German (Dörge): variant of Dörries (see Dorries) and variant of Döring (see Doering).
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How common is the last name Doerge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Doerge has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 73,931 in popularity and this ranking dropped to 82,044 in 2010, indicating a 10.97% decrease. The count of people with this surname also fell from 244 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, showing a 5.74% decline. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Doerge surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #82,044 | -10.97% |
| Count | 244 | 230 | -5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doerge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doerge saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.54% of the individuals with this last name identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 90.00% in 2010. The 2010 data also shows an emergence of diversity in the ethnicity of individuals with this surname. While there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races in 2000, these categories showed a presence in 2010, with 6.96% identifying as Hispanic and 2.17% identifying as being of two or more races. There were no notable changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 90% | -7.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |