Explore the Family Name Dohr
The meaning of Dohr
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by the gates of a town or city (see Thor).
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How common is the last name Dohr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dohr has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dohr was ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname in the U.S., while in 2010 it dropped to the 64,054th position, marking an 11% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped by 5.76%, from 330 in 2000 to 311 in 2010. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #64,054 | -11% |
| Count | 330 | 311 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohr
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dohr, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of people with this surname identified themselves as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.33% from 95.15% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 111.84%, going from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010. The census data shows no individuals with the surname Dohr identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 92.93% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 3.22% | 111.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |