Explore the Family Name Dominy
The meaning of Dominy
1. Variant of Dominey, a surname of German origin. 2. English (Dorset and Hampshire): probably from a Middle English personal name Dominy, Old French Domini(c) (from Late Latin Dominicus; see Dominick).
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How common is the last name Dominy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dominy has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, Dominy was ranked 16,135th in popularity and held a proportion per 100k people of 0.61. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 16,953rd despite the count increasing from 1,648 to 1,677 individuals. This resulted in a -5.07% change in rank and a -6.56% change in the proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,135 | #16,953 | -5.07% |
| Count | 1,648 | 1,677 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.57 | -6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dominy
Analyzing the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Dominy as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that the majority identify as White, with 96.3% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.65% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Dominy individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases ranging from 12.60% to 30.91%. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Dominy surname population remained constant at 0.30% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.65% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.43% | 12.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.13% | 24.18% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0.78% | 16.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.72% | 30.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |