Explore the Family Name Dolor
The meaning of Dolor
Hispanic (Philippines): from the Spanish word of Latin origin dolor ‘state of great sorrow, pain, grief’, probably an allusion to the Mater Dolorosa, Our Lady of Sorrows, a very popular image of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Dolor in the United States?
The surname Dolor has seen an increase in its popularity within the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Dolor was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 63,373rd spot, marking an upward change of nearly 14%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 245 to 315 during this period, a growth rate of 28.57%. The proportion of people named Dolor per every 100,000 residents grew from 0.09 to 0.11, signifying a 22.22% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #63,373 | 13.96% |
| Count | 245 | 315 | 28.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolor
Based on ethnic identity information from the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname Dolor have predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander heritage. This group represented 59.59% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 58.41% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 5.71% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. A decrease was also observed among those identifying as White, going down from 14.69% to 10.79%. The Hispanic representation saw a slight increase from 5.71% to 6.03%, while the Black ethnicity experienced significant growth from 14.29% to 21.59% in a decade. No changes were recorded for individuals who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.59% | 58.41% | -1.98% |
| Black | 14.29% | 21.59% | 51.08% |
| White | 14.69% | 10.79% | -26.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.71% | 6.03% | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5.71% | 3.17% | -44.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |