Explore the Family Name Doren
The meaning of Doren
1. German (Dören): habitational name from any of the places called Döhren, in Hanover and Westphalia. In North America, this surname may also be a shortened form of various German surnames beginning with Doren-, for example Dorenberg, Dorendorff. 2. Dutch: reflex of Doorn with epenthesis.
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How common is the last name Doren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doren has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Doren was ranked as the 32,302nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 37,993rd - a decline of 17.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 672 in 2000 to only 584 a decade later, representing a decrease of 13.1%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Doren fell by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #37,993 | -17.62% |
| Count | 672 | 584 | -13.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doren
When discussing ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts among those bearing the surname Doren between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (89.88% in 2000 and 88.01% in 2010), there were noteworthy changes in other categories. For instance, there was an emergence of Dorens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where no such identities were recorded in 2000. Furthermore, Hispanic representation increased by 57.19%, from 3.27% to 5.14%. Conversely, there was a significant decrease of 69.61% in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.83% to 0.86%, while Black representation remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 2.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.88% | 88.01% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 5.14% | 57.19% |
| Black | 2.68% | 2.74% | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0.86% | -69.61% |