Explore the Family Name Dolley
The meaning of Dolley
English (Surrey and Kent): of Norman origin, a variant of Olley, a habitational name from any of the five places called Ouilly in Calvados, France, with fused preposition d’.
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How common is the last name Dolley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolley has seen a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,380, but by 2010 it had moved up to 30,367, indicating a growth of 9.03%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 645 to 770 during this time period, representing a significant growth rate of 19.38%. The proportion of people bearing the Dolley name per 100,000 also saw an increase of 8.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #30,367 | 9.03% |
| Count | 645 | 770 | 19.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolley
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dolley, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 77.36% to 69.74%. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 18.76% to 24.29%. There was also a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.17% to 2.86%, and a substantial growth among those reporting two or more races, from 1.4% to 2.08%. No changes were reported in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for this surname during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.36% | 69.74% | -9.85% |
| Black | 18.76% | 24.29% | 29.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.86% | 31.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.08% | 48.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |