Explore the Family Name Doerksen
The meaning of Doerksen
North German (Dörksen): patronymic from a Low German form of Dietrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
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How common is the last name Doerksen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doerksen maintained a relatively stable popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname slightly dropped from 52,500 in 2000 to 52,619 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.23%. However, the count or the number of people with this surname rose by 6.2% from 371 individuals in 2000 to 394 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,619 | -0.23% |
| Count | 371 | 394 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doerksen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the Doerksen name identified as "White," although there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade from 95.42% in 2000 to 92.13% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among the Doerksens was Hispanic, which saw a significant rise of 168.78% from 1.89% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also increased, growing by 25.31% from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.13% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 5.08% | 168.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.03% | 25.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |