Explore the Family Name Dogan
The meaning of Dogan
1. Turkish (Doğan): from doǧan ‘Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)’, applied as an ornamental name or as a nickname or metonymic occupational name for a falconer. 2. Croatian and Bosniak: nickname or metonymic occupational name for a falconer, from dogan, a Croatian dialect and Bosnian word of Turkish origin (see above). 3. Irish: variant of Dugan. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Kemal, Tahsin, Abdullah, Arif, Aydin, Banu, Fatih, Huseyin, Irfan, Ismail, Koray, Levent.
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How common is the last name Dogan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dogan has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,588th and by 2010, it had risen to 16,707th place, marking a 5.01% increase. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Dogan grew from 1,473 in 2000 to 1,713 in 2010 which represents a significant 16.29% increase. The proportion of individuals in the United States bearing this surname per 100,000 also rose by 5.45%, from 0.55 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,588 | #16,707 | 5.01% |
| Count | 1,473 | 1,713 | 16.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.58 | 5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dogan
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dogan between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White saw an increase of 13.94%, going from 41.96% to 47.81%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identified as Black decreased by 10.51%, falling from 51.66% in 2000 to 46.23% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic identity experienced more than a 100% increase, rising from 0.75% to 1.52%. Conversely, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups dropped to 0% in 2010, with the former experiencing a decrease from 0.95%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decline of 23.93%, from 4.68% to 3.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.96% | 47.81% | 13.94% |
| Black | 51.66% | 46.23% | -10.51% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 3.56% | -23.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.52% | 102.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |