Explore the Family Name Doree
The meaning of Doree
1. English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Doré ‘golden’ (see Dore, compare Dorey). 2. In some cases possibly also French (Dorée): from the feminine form of Doré ‘golden’ (see Dore).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doree in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doree saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Doree ranked 98,298 in popularity with 171 individuals carrying this family name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 110,825 and the count of individuals with this surname dipped slightly to 159. This represents a decline of 12.74% in ranking and 7.02% in count. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Doree surname per 100,000 fell by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #110,825 | -12.74% |
| Count | 171 | 159 | -7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doree
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Doree surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 92% of the Dorees identified as White, showing a tiny increase of 0.05% over the decade. Meanwhile, approximately 4% identified as Black in 2000, increasing slightly to 4.4% in 2010, which is a 7.58% change. No Dorees identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 92.45% | 0.05% |
| Black | 4.09% | 4.4% | 7.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |