Explore the Family Name Dohner
The meaning of Dohner
German (Döhner): 1. patronymic from the personal name Döhn (see Dohn). 2. habitational name for someone from Dohna near Pirna, Saxony.
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How common is the last name Dohner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dohner has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Dohner ranked 31738 in popularity with 688 individuals carrying this surname, equating to approximately 0.26 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 35537 and the count dropped to 633, a decrease of approximately 7.99%. This decline represents a change of around -19.23 per 100k people, indicating that the usage of the surname Dohner is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #35,537 | -11.97% |
| Count | 688 | 633 | -7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohner
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dohner identify as White. As of 2000, 97.53% of Dohners were of White ethnicity, rising slightly to 97.63% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races fell by 22.55%, from 1.02% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Dohner surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.63% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.11% | -4.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.79% | -22.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |