Explore the Family Name Doom
The meaning of Doom
1. Flemish: relationship name from Dutch de ‘the’ + oom ‘uncle’, also ‘grandfather’ and ‘brother-in-law’. 2. Dutch: cognate of German Dohm. 3. Americanized form of German Dumm or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Some characteristic forenames: French Collette, Gabrielle, Remi.
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How common is the last name Doom in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Doom" has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 25,272nd most common in the United States, with approximately 920 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 28,650, reflecting a decrease of 13.37%. The number of people with the surname also decreased by 9.57% to 832 during this same period. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Doom per 100,000 people also fell by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #28,650 | -13.37% |
| Count | 920 | 832 | -9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doom" has also changed between 2000 and 2010, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. Although the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (92.93% in 2000 and 91.95% in 2010), there were some noticeable shifts among other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or More Races increased slightly, with the latter seeing a substantial rise of 120.41%. On the other hand, the percentage of Doom individuals who identify as Black dropped significantly by 25.37%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 18.42%. No Doom individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 91.95% | -1.05% |
| Black | 4.02% | 3% | -25.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.16% | 120.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.8% | 18.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |