Explore the Family Name Doolin
The meaning of Doolin
Irish: 1. shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhshláin ‘descendant of Dubhshlán’, a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘dark, black’ + slán ‘challenge’. 2. shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhlainn ‘descendant of Dubhfhlann’, a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘black’ + flann ‘blood-colored, red’. 3. shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dúnlaing, a North Leinster name meaning ‘descendant of Dúnlang’. See Dowling.
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How common is the last name Doolin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doolin has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Doolin ranked as the 10,941st most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 11,241st position, marking a decrease of 2.74%. However, the total count of people with this surname rose by 5.36% during this decade, from 2,669 individuals in 2000 to 2,812 in 2010. Within the population, the proportion of Doolins per 100,000 people dropped marginally by 4.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,941 | #11,241 | -2.74% |
| Count | 2,669 | 2,812 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.95 | -4.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doolin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doolin also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Doolins identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly from 91.35% in 2000 to 88.69% in 2010. During this period, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Doolins identifying as Hispanic, from 1.35% to 2.81%, and those identifying as Black, from 4.31% to 5.16%. The proportion of Doolins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew substantially, by 76.92%. Conversely, the proportion of Doolins identifying as having two or more races slightly decreased, as did those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.35% | 88.69% | -2.91% |
| Black | 4.31% | 5.16% | 19.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.81% | 108.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 2.1% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.92% | 76.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |