Explore the Family Name Dorian
The meaning of Dorian
1. Irish (Donegal and Down): variant of Doran. 2. Romanian: from a short form of the personal name Teodorian, derived from Teodor, Greek Theodōros (see Theodore). 3. French: possibly a variant of Dorient, patronymic, with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’, from a personal name derived from Latin Orientius, the name borne by a Christian Latin poet and martyr of the 5th century. 4. Probably an Americanized form of Armenian Deroyan, a variant of Derian. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Cecile, Celestine, Etienne, Jacques. Armenian Ara, Anahid, Ashot, Garo, Houry, Saro.
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How common is the last name Dorian in the United States?
The surname "Dorian" has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 23,739 in 2000, it slipped to 25,535 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.57%. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 995 in 2000 to 967 in 2010, a change of about -2.81%. As a result, the proportion of people named Dorian per 100,000 people fell by 10.81% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #25,535 | -7.57% |
| Count | 995 | 967 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorian
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dorian," data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Dorians identifying as White increased slightly from 85.33% to 86.45%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 35.00%, and those claiming two or more races also dropped by 28.74%. The proportion of Dorians identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 19.89%, whereas the Black population saw a relatively smaller decrease of 2.71%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 37.44% in the population identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.33% | 86.45% | 1.31% |
| Black | 5.53% | 5.38% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 2.9% | -19.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 2.9% | 37.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 1.86% | -28.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.52% | -35% |