Explore the Family Name Dolak
The meaning of Dolak
1. Czech and Slovak (Dolák, Slovak also Doľák, Doľak): topographic name for someone living in the lower part of a village from the adjective dolu, dole ‘down’. 2. Polish: patronymic from the nickname Dola meaning ‘fate, destiny’. 3. Polish: topographic name from a derivative of dół ‘pit, hole’. 4. Polish: possibly from a pet form of the personal name Adolf.
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How common is the last name Dolak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolak has seen a slight dip in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 46,725th place, representing a decrease of 4.64%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Dolak surname saw a marginal increase from 453 in 2000 to 455 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.44%. The proportion of Dolaks per 100k people decreased by 11.76% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #46,725 | -4.64% |
| Count | 453 | 455 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolak
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Dolaks identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.91% to 95.16%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 50% from 1.32% to 1.98%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Dolaks identifying as Hispanic grew by 40% from 1.10% to 1.54%. The census recorded an Asian/Pacific Islander individual bearing the Dolak surname for the first time in 2010, though no Dolaks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 95.16% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.98% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.54% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |