Explore the Family Name Domas
The meaning of Domas
1. German: variant of Thomas. 2. Norwegian (Domås): habitational name from the name of several farms; the first element is a river name of uncertain origin, the second one is from Old Norse áss ‘hill, ridge’. 3. French: variant of Daumas, itself a variant of Dalmas or perhaps of Dumas. Some characteristic forenames: German Dirk.
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How common is the last name Domas in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Domas experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 64,008 and dropped to 70,403 in rank by 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10%. The count of people carrying the surname also fell from 291 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, indicating a decrease of roughly 4.5%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Domas per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #70,403 | -9.99% |
| Count | 291 | 278 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Domas remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 90.03% in 2000 to 90.65% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, which grew from 3.09% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010, an increase of 28.16%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 4.12% to 2.88%, marking a drop of 30.1%. No individuals with the surname Domas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. A small group identified as of two or more races in 2000, but none did so in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.03% | 90.65% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 3.96% | 28.16% |
| Black | 4.12% | 2.88% | -30.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |