Explore the Family Name Dolge
The meaning of Dolge
German: topographic name of Slavic origin, ultimately derived from Old Slavic dlъgъ ‘long’. Compare Dolch 1.
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How common is the last name Dolge in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Dolge, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 86,657th and slipped to 100,302nd in 2010, marking a 15.75% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Dolge surname also dropped by 10%, from 200 in 2000 to 180 in 2010. The proportion of the Dolge surname per 100,000 people marginally fell by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #100,302 | -15.75% |
| Count | 200 | 180 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Dolge surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.5% identified as such, and this proportion slightly increased to 97.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's important to note that these results are reliant on those who chose to disclose their ethnic identity during the census collection period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.78% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |