Explore the Family Name Dora
The meaning of Dora
1. Hungarian: from the female personal name Dóra, a short form of Dorottya, Hungarian form of Dorothy. 2. Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Dora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dora has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dora ranked 22,612 in terms of popularity and had 1,061 individuals with this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 23,943, with 1,054 individuals. This represents a small change in the count of -0.66% and a proportion per 100k decrease of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #23,943 | -5.89% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,054 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dora
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dora, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been significant changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname increased by 151.66% and 77.33% respectively. Meanwhile, there was a 12.79% increase in those identified as Black. Conversely, the percentages of White, Hispanic, and those belonging to two or more races decreased by -5.14%, -16.83%, and -37.96% respectively. These figures illustrate the dynamic nature of ethnic identities in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.11% | 63.66% | -5.14% |
| Black | 21.11% | 23.81% | 12.79% |
| Hispanic | 7.07% | 5.88% | -16.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 3.8% | 151.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 1.52% | -37.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 1.33% | 77.33% |