Explore the Family Name Dominique
The meaning of Dominique
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Dominique, from Late Latin Dominicus (see Dominick). History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Alain, Alcide, Andre, Angelle, Antoine, Brunel, Edele, Jean Baptiste, Jean Marc, Jean Robert, Jean-Claude, Jeanne Marie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dominique in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dominique has risen over time. In 2000, it was ranked 11,832, while in 2010, the name moved up to the 10,822nd position, marking an increase of 8.54%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,425 in 2000 to 2,943 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 21.36%. This rise suggests that for every 100k people, there was approximately one more individual with the surname Dominique in 2010 than there was in 2000, reflecting an 11.11% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,832 | #10,822 | 8.54% |
| Count | 2,425 | 2,943 | 21.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dominique
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dominique, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, displays significant diversity and change over time. In 2000, the majority of bearers identified as either White (45.77%) or Black (46.89%). By 2010, however, a shift occurred with more individuals identifying as Black (53.11%), and fewer as White (39.35%). There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage of bearers began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.92%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.27%), categories that had been non-existent in 2000. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 25.51%, from 3.92% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.89% | 53.11% | 13.27% |
| White | 45.77% | 39.35% | -14.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.43% | 27.99% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 2.92% | -25.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |