Explore the Family Name Doramus

The meaning of Doramus

Americanized form of Dutch, French, or Flemish Doremus.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Doramus in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doramus has seen a growth in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked 116,835 in terms of prevalence, with 138 individuals bearing the name. However, it rose to the ranking of 114,424 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 2.06%. The count of individuals with the surname increased by nearly 11% during the same period, from 138 to 153. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with the Doramus surname per 100k remained static at 0.05.

20002010Change
Rank#116,835#114,4242.06%
Count13815310.87%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doramus

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doramus, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 97.1% of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased by 4.42% to 92.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Doramus surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.

20002010Change
White97.1%92.81%-4.42%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%