Explore the Family Name Dornan
The meaning of Dornan
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dornáin (the East Ulster form) or Ó Doirnín ‘descendant of Doirnán’, a byname from a diminutive of dorn ‘fist’.
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How common is the last name Dornan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dornan showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 25,503rd most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 25,902nd in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 910 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, marking a 4.29% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.88% during this time, moving from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,503 | #25,902 | -1.56% |
| Count | 910 | 949 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dornan
Examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Dornan, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 94.29% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 39.86%, moving from 1.43% in 2000 to 2% in 2010. There was also a noteworthy increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising by 39.26% from 2.42% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose, from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Dornan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 92.2% | -2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 3.37% | 39.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2% | 39.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 1.16% | 31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |