Explore the Family Name Doody
The meaning of Doody
1. Irish (Limerick, Kerry, and Cork): variant of Dowd. There may also have been some confusion with the English name Dowdy. 2. English (Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire): variant of Dowdy.
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How common is the last name Doody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doody has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 10,231 and dropped to 11,054 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.04%. The number of individuals carrying this name also slightly declined from 2,891 in 2000 to 2,876 in 2010, a subtle decrease of 0.52%. The proportion of people with the last name Doody per 100,000 also shrunk by 9.35% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,231 | #11,054 | -8.04% |
| Count | 2,891 | 2,876 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 0.97 | -9.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doody
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Doody between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 2.40% during this period, while there was significant growth among those identifying with two or more races—an increase of 210.53%. Similarly, the Hispanic and Black segments expanded by 57.67% and 73.68% respectively. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 93.92% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.57% | 57.67% |
| Black | 0.76% | 1.32% | 73.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.38% | 1.18% | 210.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0% | 0% |