Explore the Family Name Dohn
The meaning of Dohn
German (also Döhn): from a derivative of the personal name Ant(h)on, German form of Anthony. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Armin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dohn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,529th most popular in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to 34,353rd -- a decline of 5.61%. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 666 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.9%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Dohn per 100,000 residents also fell by 12% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #34,353 | -5.61% |
| Count | 666 | 660 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohn
In terms of ethnicity, the figures from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dohn between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 95.8% to 92.12%, an increase was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander – jumping from 0.75% to 3.48%. The count of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 0.75% to 1.67%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight drop from 1.8% to 1.52%. There were no changes reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 92.12% | -3.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 3.48% | 364% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.67% | 122.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.52% | -15.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |