Explore the Family Name Dohrn
The meaning of Dohrn
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a ‘prickly thicket’, from Middle Low German dorn ‘thorn’ (the -h- in Dohrn reflects the long vowel). Some characteristic forenames: German Ilse, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Dohrn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dohrn has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,985 with a count of 328, and a proportion of 0.12 per 100k. By 2010, the ranking dropped to 62,903 with a count of 318, showing a -8.48% change in rank and a -3.05% change in count. This indicates that fewer people held the Dohrn surname in 2010 compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #62,903 | -8.48% |
| Count | 328 | 318 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dohrn
Ethnicity-wise, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dohrn surname was predominantly associated with white ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, with high proportions of 96.95% and 96.86% respectively. There was a minor decline of -0.09% over this decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented within the Dohrn surname holders in either census year. A small percentage (1.52%) identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but this figure changed to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.86% | -0.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |