Explore the Family Name Dokes
The meaning of Dokes
English: variant of Doke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dokes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dokes" has seen a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 35,757 to 38,640, marking an 8.06% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 3.7%, reducing from 594 in 2000 to 572 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also declined by 13.64%, standing at 0.22 in 2000 and falling to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #38,640 | -8.06% |
| Count | 594 | 572 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dokes
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dokes", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends. The largest group identifying with this surname is Black, accounting for 83.84% in 2000, though experiencing a slight decrease to 82.52% by 2010. The second largest ethnicity group is White, which saw a small increase from 10.61% in 2000 to 10.84% in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races also increased by 19.12%, from 4.55% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.84% | 82.52% | -1.57% |
| White | 10.61% | 10.84% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 5.42% | 19.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |