Explore the Family Name Dorer
The meaning of Dorer
German: topographic name for someone who lived by the gate of a town or city, from Middle High German tōr(e), Middle Low German dore ‘gate’, + the suffix -(e)r, denoting an inhabitant; alternatively, an occupational name for a gate keeper. See Dorman 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Dorer in the United States?
The surname Dorer saw a slight dip in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 42,134th and by 2010, it dropped to 45,740th, reflecting an 8.56% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a minor reduction from 485 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, a decline of 3.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Dorer surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #45,740 | -8.56% |
| Count | 485 | 467 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorer
The ethnicity associated with the Dorer surname remained fairly consistent over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages staying virtually the same at 94.64% in 2000 and inching up slightly to 94.65% in 2010. There was no recorded change for the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. However, there was a small uptick in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. The Hispanic group saw a moderate decrease from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010, while the Black group experienced a larger drop from 2.27% to 1.71% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 94.65% | 0.01% |
| Black | 2.27% | 1.71% | -24.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.07% | -13.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |