Explore the Family Name Doig
The meaning of Doig
Scottish (Angus and Fife): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille Doig ‘son of the servant of Saint Cadoc’, doig being the possessive case of dog, a short form of Cadoc.
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How common is the last name Doig in the United States?
The surname Doig, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 4.6%, moving from position 24,200 in 2000 to 25,314 in 2010. Although not drastic, there was an increase in the number of people bearing this surname, going from 971 in 2000 to 978 in 2010, indicating a change of 0.72%. However, the proportion per 100k people fell by 8.33%, showcasing a decrease in prevalence from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #25,314 | -4.6% |
| Count | 971 | 978 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Doig surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with the last name Doig identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 90.42% in 2000 to 86.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 51.82% during this time period, rising from 3.30% in 2000 to 5.01% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase of 40.13% in the Black population carrying the Doig surname, growing from 2.99% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010. The number of individuals identified as Two or more races also increased by 52.00%. There were minor decreases in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.42% | 86.71% | -4.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.01% | 51.82% |
| Black | 2.99% | 4.19% | 40.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.66% | 52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0.82% | -11.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.61% | -1.61% |