Explore the Family Name Domingue
The meaning of Domingue
Altered form of French Dominique. In the US, this surname is most common in LA. It is also common in Haiti, while in France it is very rare. Compare Demag. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Alcide, Andree, Clermont, Clovis, Desire, Emile, Fernand, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Domingue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Domingue has seen a mild decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 8406, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly in rank to 8572, marking a -1.97% change. However, the total count of people carrying the Domingue name actually increased during this period, from 3611 in 2000 to 3843 in 2010, an increase of 6.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 1.34 to 1.3, falling by -2.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,406 | #8,572 | -1.97% |
| Count | 3,611 | 3,843 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.34 | 1.3 | -2.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domingue
Understanding the ethnic identity for the surname Domingue shows interesting shifts over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.55% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010, representing a 47.27% change. Those identifying as two or more races fell from 2.22% to 1.51%, a decrease of -31.98%. The largest group, those who identify as White, also saw a decrease from 78.15% to 72.76%, marking a -6.9% change. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 3.41% to 7.70%, showing a significant increase of 125.81%. Black respondents saw a modest increase from 15.4% to 16.91%, a change of 9.81%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased marginally from 0.28% to 0.31%, marking a 10.71% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.15% | 72.76% | -6.9% |
| Black | 15.4% | 16.91% | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 7.7% | 125.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 1.51% | -31.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.81% | 47.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.31% | 10.71% |