Explore the Family Name Doris
The meaning of Doris
1. Irish (Tyrone): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhruis (earlier Ó Dubhrosa), ‘descendant of Dubhros’, a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘black’ + ros ‘wood’. 2. French: habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from Oris-en-Rattier, Isère.
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How common is the last name Doris in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doris has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,898th most popular and by 2010, it had dropped to 15,978th. This represents a change of -7.25 percent. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 1,822 in 2000 to 1,817 in 2010, a decline of -0.27 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Doris per 100,000 has also decreased from 0.68 to 0.62, marking an -8.82 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,898 | #15,978 | -7.25% |
| Count | 1,822 | 1,817 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.62 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doris
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Doris identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 75.69 percent and increased to 76.77 percent by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group with 15.70 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 14.86 percent by 2010. Hispanic representation saw a minimal decrease from 6.53 percent to 6.44 percent. Individuals who identified with two or more races also decreased from 1.26 percent to 1.16 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native were relatively low in 2000 and were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.69% | 76.77% | 1.43% |
| Black | 15.7% | 14.86% | -5.35% |
| Hispanic | 6.53% | 6.44% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.16% | -7.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |