Explore the Family Name Dornak
The meaning of Dornak
Czech (Dorňák) and Slovak (Dorňák, Dornák): derivative of a short form of the female personal name Dorota, Czech and Slovak equivalent of Dorothy.
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How common is the last name Dornak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dornak fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,293rd in popularity and declined to 50,960th by 2010, a change of -5.52%. In terms of counts, there were 411 individuals with the surname Dornak in 2000, which decreased marginally to 409 in 2010, indicating a minor decline of -0.49%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.15 to 0.14 during this decade, showing a -6.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #50,960 | -5.52% |
| Count | 411 | 409 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dornak
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Dornak surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified as White, with 97.32% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.33% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.22% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, a significant change of 160.66%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.33% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.18% | 160.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |