Explore the Family Name Dorau
The meaning of Dorau
German: variant of Dorow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dorau has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 88,461st in popularity with a count of 195 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 86,005 with an increase in the number of people named Dorau to 217, marking an 11.28% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #86,005 | 2.78% |
| Count | 195 | 217 | 11.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorau
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Dorau also witnessed changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the last name Dorau identified as white in both years, although there was a decrease from 97.44% in 2000 to 92.63% in 2010. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or showed no change. However, 2010 saw new ethnicity categories emerge among those with this surname. Around 2.76% identified with two or more races and another 2.76% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 92.63% | -4.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |