Explore the Family Name Dolence
The meaning of Dolence
Americanized form of Slovenian Dolenc or its variant Dolenec.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dolence in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolence saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 52,827 to 56,310, marking a change of -6.59%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Dolence surname also decreased slightly from 368 to 363, indicating a -1.36% change. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #56,310 | -6.59% |
| Count | 368 | 363 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolence
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dolence surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.28%, increasing to 98.90% in 2010. This indicates a positive change of 1.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.36% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all recorded as 0%, both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 98.9% | 1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |