Explore the Family Name Dorion
The meaning of Dorion
French: habitational name, with the preposition d(e) ‘from’, for someone from any of several places called Orion, in particular in Somme and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. History: Pierre Dorion from Salies-de-Béarn in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, married Jeanne Hédouin in Quebec City, QC, in 1688. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Andre, Armand, Emile, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Dorion in the United States?
According to data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dorion saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dorion was ranked 37,688th in popularity and had a count of 555 individuals with this last name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 40,144th rank with 546 counts, reflecting a change of -6.52% in rank and a -1.62% drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.21 to 0.19, a decline of -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #40,144 | -6.52% |
| Count | 555 | 546 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorion
The ethnicity distribution of people with the surname Dorion also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as shown by Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White (87.03%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (3.96%), Black (3.60%), Hispanic (1.98%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.08%). A smaller percentage identified with two or more ethnicities (2.34%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased to 85.71%, while the percentages of those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 5.13% and 4.95% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase to 2.20%. Data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and with two or more ethnicities was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.03% | 85.71% | -1.52% |
| Black | 3.6% | 5.13% | 42.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.96% | 4.95% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.2% | 11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |