Explore the Family Name Doerrer
The meaning of Doerrer
German (Dörrer): from an old personal name formed with Old Saxon diuri ‘valuable, dear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doerrer in the United States?
The surname "Doerrer" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934th but dropped to 72,771st by 2010, signifying a negative change of 12.07%. The count of people with this surname also reduced from 286 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a decline of 6.64%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Doerrer fell by 18.18% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #72,771 | -12.07% |
| Count | 286 | 267 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doerrer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doerrer" has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname remained White, though it decreased from 96.85% in 2000 to 92.88% in 2010. During the same period, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, small percentages started appearing within two or more races (2.25%), Hispanic (2.25%) and Black (1.87%) ethnic groups in 2010, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 92.88% | -4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |