Explore the Family Name Dollard
The meaning of Dollard
1. English: nickname from Middle English dullard, dollard ‘simpleton, dull person’. Compare Doll 5. 2. Irish (Kilkenny): importation to Ireland of the English surname (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aine, Michael Patrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dollard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dollard has seen a slight rise in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked at 18,101 and had a count of 1,420 while by 2010, the rank improved to 17,970 with a count of 1,555, marking a change of approximately 0.72% and 9.51% respectively. The proportion per 100K remained steady at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #17,970 | 0.72% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,555 | 9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dollard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dollard also evolved over the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Although no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives were associated with this surname in 2000, by 2010 there were percentages of 0.58% and 0.32% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 130% from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. While the percentage of White individuals decreased by 5.44%, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw a rise of 18.42% and 11.72% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.42% | 71.32% | -5.44% |
| Black | 21.41% | 23.92% | 11.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.25% | 18.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.61% | 130% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |