Explore the Family Name Dorcey
The meaning of Dorcey
1. Irish: variant of McGourty. See also Darcy. 2. English: variant of Dorsey.
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How common is the last name Dorcey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dorcey" saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dorcey was ranked 56,687 and had a count of 337, which suggests there were approximately 337 individuals with this surname. However, by 2010, it dropped to the rank of 65,964 with a count of 300, representing a decrease of around 11 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Dorcey surname per 100,000 people also decreased by about 17 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #65,964 | -16.37% |
| Count | 337 | 300 | -10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorcey
The census data also shows shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Dorcey. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White and having the surname Dorcey decreased from 86.65 percent to 83 percent. During the same period, the number of people with the Dorcey surname who identified as Black increased slightly from 10.68 percent to 12 percent. It's interesting to note that by 2010, some individuals with the Dorcey surname started to identify as Hispanic and as belonging to two or more races, even though there was no such identification in the previous census. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, where no individuals with the Dorcey surname identified themselves under these ethnic identities. This information all comes from the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.65% | 83% | -4.21% |
| Black | 10.68% | 12% | 12.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |