Explore the Family Name Doktor
The meaning of Doktor
Hungarian, Polish, Czech, and Slovak: occupational name from the academic title doktor, which in the past denoted a scholar or a learned man more often than a medical doctor. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Aleksandr, Lev, Lyudmila, Semyon, Yevgeniya. Polish Boleslaw, Czeslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Doktor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doktor saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Doktor was ranked 54,385 in terms of popularity within the United States. By the year 2010, it fell to the rank of 58,182, reflecting a decrease of approximately 7%. Correspondingly, the total count of individuals bearing the Doktor surname dropped from 355 to 349 over the same period, marking a marginal reduction of about 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #58,182 | -6.98% |
| Count | 355 | 349 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doktor
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Doktor surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, from 97.18% to 93.70%. The data for 2010 also shows a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.44%) and two or more ethnicities (2.01%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 93.7% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |