Explore the Family Name Doolan
The meaning of Doolan
Irish: variant of Doolin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doolan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Doolan slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010 from 17,781 to 18,098, a change of -1.78%. Despite this drop in ranking, there was actually an increase in the count of individuals with the Doolan surname during this period, rising from 1,452 in 2000 to 1,539 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of almost 6%. However, when taking into account the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Doolan surname slightly diminished by -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,781 | #18,098 | -1.78% |
| Count | 1,452 | 1,539 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doolan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Doolan surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (95.25%), followed by Hispanic (2.13%), and then Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races both at 1.03%. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.31%), there were some shifts in other categories. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 1.43%, and the proportion of those of two or more races rose to 1.30%. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.49% identifying as Black. There was no reported data for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 93.31% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.47% | 15.96% |
| Black | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.43% | 38.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.3% | 26.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |