Explore the Family Name Domina
The meaning of Domina
1. Italian (Sicily): from the female personal name Domina, from Latin domina ‘mistress (of the house)’. 2. Polish: from a short form of the personal name Dominik, Late Latin Dominicus (see Dominick). 3. Russian and Ukrainian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Domin.
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How common is the last name Domina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Domina saw a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 32,529th most popular surname, but by 2010 it rose to the rank of 31,516. This represents a 3.11% growth in popularity. Additionally, there was an increase in the number of individuals with this surname, growing from 666 in 2000 to 734 in 2010, a change of 10.21%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #31,516 | 3.11% |
| Count | 666 | 734 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domina
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Domina, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 94.29% to 93.32%. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, moving from 1.95% to 3.27%. There was also a new presence of those identifying as Black in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. The percentage of those with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 2.40% to 1.63%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped entirely. There were no figures for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 93.32% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.27% | 67.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.63% | -32.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |