Explore the Family Name Doffing
The meaning of Doffing
German: probably from a short form of a personal name composed with Old High German diot ‘people’ + fridu ‘peace’ + the suffix -ing indicating a follower or member of a clan. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Doffing in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Doffing has seen a slight rise in the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46083, with a count of 436 and a proportion per 100k of 0.16. By 2010, the rank improved to 45189, indicating an increase in popularity by 1.94%. The count also rose to 474, marking an 8.72% increase. However, the surname's proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #45,189 | 1.94% |
| Count | 436 | 474 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doffing
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Doffing surname identified as White, accounting for 95.64%. This dropped slightly to 93.46% by 2010. Interestingly, the data recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or multiple races background bearing the Doffing surname in 2000. However, by 2010, these groups accounted for 1.48% and 1.05% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.52% to 2.74%. There were no records of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.46% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.74% | 8.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |