Explore the Family Name Dooner
The meaning of Dooner
Irish (Roscommon and Longford): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dúnabhra, Ó Donnabhair ‘descendant of Dúnabhra’, from a personal name based on donn ‘brown’ + abhra ‘eyebrow’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Sean Michael.
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How common is the last name Dooner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dooner decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dooner ranked 42,757th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,219th, marking an 8.1% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 477 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a decrease of 3.35%. The proportion of people with the surname Dooner per 100,000 also experienced a decline of 11.11%, going from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #46,219 | -8.1% |
| Count | 477 | 461 | -3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dooner
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dooner also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.61% of those with the surname identified as White, which rose slightly to 93.28% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 2.52%, but this dropped to zero by 2010. However, a new ethnic identity emerged during this decade, with 2.39% reporting as belonging to two or more races in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.40% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 93.28% | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.25% | -26.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |