Explore the Family Name Dooney
The meaning of Dooney
Irish (Mayo and Sligo): variant of Downey. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dooney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dooney has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Dooney was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 72,568th place, marking a decrease of 6.82%. Similarly, the count of people bearing the Dooney surname also saw a small dip from 271 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, a change of -1.11%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #72,568 | -6.82% |
| Count | 271 | 268 | -1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dooney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dooney, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.15% of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 97.01%, a change of -1.16% over the decade. Interestingly, in 2010, the census recorded a small proportion (2.61%) identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Dooney surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 97.01% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |