Explore the Family Name Doerner
The meaning of Doerner
German (Dörner): see Dorner. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Egon, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Doerner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doerner has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 27,361 which fell to 31,453 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.96%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 830 to 736 between 2000 and 2010, signifying an 11.33% decrease. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname declined from 0.31 to 0.25, indicating a drop of 19.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #31,453 | -14.96% |
| Count | 830 | 736 | -11.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doerner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doerner shows varied trends as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups saw growth, with the former rising by 27.08% from 0.96 to 1.22, and the latter increasing by 23.72% from 2.53 to 3.13. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identified as White decreased slightly by 0.56% from 94.82 to 94.29. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced a reduction of 12.04%, dropping from 1.08 to 0.95. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained stable with no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 94.29% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.13% | 23.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.22% | 27.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.95% | -12.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |