Explore the Family Name Dohman
The meaning of Dohman
Americanized form of German Dohmann and of Dutch or German Dohmen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dohman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dohman has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Dohman surname held rank 49,869 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 47,006 — a change of approximately 5.74%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the last name Dohman also increased during this decade, from 395 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, marking a 14.43% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #47,006 | 5.74% |
| Count | 395 | 452 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohman
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dohman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Dohman were White, though there was a decrease from 95.19% in 2000 to 88.72% in 2010. The percentage of Dohmans who identified as Black saw a notable increase during this period, rising from 2.53% to 5.97%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 1.52% to 1.33%. In 2010, some Dohmans started identifying with two or more races (2.88%), which was not recorded in 2000. No Dohmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 88.72% | -6.8% |
| Black | 2.53% | 5.97% | 135.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.33% | -12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |