Explore the Family Name Dorch
The meaning of Dorch
Scottish: perhaps a nickname from Gaelic dorch ‘dark’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dorch has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 38,198 to 36,204, marking a change of approximately 5.22%. The count of people with this surname increased by 13.58% during this period, from 545 to 619. The proportion of people per 100k also saw an increase of 5.0%, moving from 0.2 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #36,204 | 5.22% |
| Count | 545 | 619 | 13.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorch
In terms of ethnicity, the same census data reveals a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorch. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 58.90% to 59.94% within the decade. The Hispanic demographic also saw a rise of approximately 15.84%, despite being a smaller overall proportion. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals decreased by 3.67%, falling from 33.21% in 2000 to 31.99% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased by 23.64%. There were no changes in the statistics for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.9% | 59.94% | 1.77% |
| White | 33.21% | 31.99% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.04% | 4.68% | 15.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 2.1% | -23.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |