Explore the Family Name Dolinar
The meaning of Dolinar
Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, derived from dolina ‘valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dolinar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolinar saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426th and held by 432 people, representing a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 52,736, with only 393 bearers left, shrinking its proportion to 0.13 per 100,000. This represents a change of -13.59 in ranking and a -9.03% change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #52,736 | -13.59% |
| Count | 432 | 393 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolinar
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Dolinar surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010 (97.45% to 96.18%). The Hispanic representation increased slightly during this period, from 1.16% to 1.27%. Meanwhile, the 2010 census recorded an Asian/Pacific Islander presence within the Dolinar surname for the first time, accounting for 1.27%. The categories of "Two or more races," "Black," and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" remained at 0% both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 96.18% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.27% | 9.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |