Explore the Family Name Dokter
The meaning of Dokter
Dutch and German: occupational name for a surgeon or doctor. See Dockter. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Marinus, Dirk, Egbert, Gerrit, Henk.
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How common is the last name Dokter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dokter has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,115th and by 2010, it had climbed up to the 72,771st rank, constituting an 8.02% change. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 224 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, marking a 19.2% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #72,771 | 8.02% |
| Count | 224 | 267 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dokter
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Dokter, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in 2000, 96.88% of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage decreased to 91.01%, indicating a -6.06% change. In the same decade, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic emerged within the Dokter surname holders at 2.62% and 2.25% respectively. Additionally, there were also individuals who identified with two or more races, accounting for 3.37% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 91.01% | -6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |