Explore the Family Name Dolata
The meaning of Dolata
Polish: possibly from a derivative of dolatać ‘to reach one’s destination, to arrive’, presumably applied as a nickname, or alternatively as a topographic name from the dialect word dolaty ‘valley, flat country’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Krystian, Krystyna, Lech.
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How common is the last name Dolata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dolata has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,471 in popularity and was borne by approximately 399 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, despite an increase in count to 401 individuals carrying the Dolata surname, a drop in rank to 51,830 and a decrease in proportion to 0.14 per 100,000 people led to an overall change of -4.77% in rank and -6.67% in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #51,830 | -4.77% |
| Count | 399 | 401 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolata
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Dolata, as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, also changed slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (97.74%) identified as White, while a small percentage (1.25%) identified with two or more races. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, although the majority (95.01%) still identified as White, there was a significant increase (99.20%) in those identifying with two or more races, bringing the total to 2.49%. The other ethnic identities remained unchanged with zero representation among bearers of the Dolata surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 95.01% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.49% | 99.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |