Explore the Family Name Dolle
The meaning of Dolle
1. German: habitational name from Dolle, a place near Magdeburg. 2. German and Dutch: variant of Doll 1. 3. French (Dollé): variant of Dolé (see Dole).
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How common is the last name Dolle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dolle has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,276th but dropped to 45,253rd in 2010, a decrease of approximately 24.75%. The actual count of people with this surname also experienced a decline from 583 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, showing an approximate 18.87% reduction. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.22 to 0.16 during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #45,253 | -24.75% |
| Count | 583 | 473 | -18.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity of people bearing the Dolle surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority remained predominantly White (96.91% in 2000 to 93.87% in 2010), there was a significant increase in the percentage of Black individuals from 2.06% to 4.02%. There were no recorded instances of Dolle being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, the 2010 census did show a new category of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 93.87% | -3.14% |
| Black | 2.06% | 4.02% | 95.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |