Explore the Family Name Dolfi
The meaning of Dolfi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name ending with -dolfo, for example Adolfo, Gandolfo, Rodolfo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Aldo, Cesare, Gino, Romeo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Dolfi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolfi has seen minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dolfi was ranked 50,801st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 55,386th, marking a decrease of 9.03%. The total number of people with this surname also declined marginally from 386 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, a drop of 3.89%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k of the population also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #55,386 | -9.03% |
| Count | 386 | 371 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolfi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dolfi, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, which increased slightly from 97.41% in 2000 to 97.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.55% to 1.35%, reflecting a change of -12.90%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Similarly, no individuals identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 97.84% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.35% | -12.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |