Explore the Family Name Dorff
The meaning of Dorff
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dorf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dorff has declined slightly over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,161st in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,537th, marking a decrease of 10.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 676 in 2000 to 633 in 2010, indicating a 6.36% drop. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Dorff per 100,000 residents decreased by 16% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #35,537 | -10.5% |
| Count | 676 | 633 | -6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorff showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.15% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure dropped slightly to 95.1% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant rise, going from 0.89% to 1.90%. However, there were no Dorffs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 1.04% in 2000. Additionally, there were zero instances of Dorffs identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.1% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.05% | 73.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.9% | 113.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |