Explore the Family Name Dorey
The meaning of Dorey
English: nickname from Middle English dorre, dori ‘golden’ (Old French doré), probably denoting someone with golden blond hair. As a noun, this word was used for the fish now known as the John Dorey, also for golden-colored brocade, and a yellow sauce or glaze. Any of these senses could have contributed to the surname.
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How common is the last name Dorey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dorey saw notable growth in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,667th among all surnames, while by 2010, it had climbed to 17,274th. This represents a ranking change of 7.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,360 in 2000 to 1,639 in 2010, marking an increase of 20.51%. Proportionally, the number of people named Dorey per 100,000 citizens rose from 0.5 to 0.56, a surge of 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,667 | #17,274 | 7.46% |
| Count | 1,360 | 1,639 | 20.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.56 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorey
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also highlighted shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorey. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (89.81% in 2010), there was a slight decrease from 93.82% in 2000. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Dorey surname experienced a considerable increase, rising from 0.37% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. This was an almost 200% jump. Other ethnic identities such as 'Two or more races', 'Hispanic', 'Black', and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' also experienced increases, with the most significant growth observed in those identifying as 'Two or more races', which escalated by 133.33% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 89.81% | -4.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.99% | 84.57% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.99% | 27.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.89% | 133.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 1.22% | 18.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 1.1% | 197.3% |