Explore the Family Name Doro
The meaning of Doro
1. Italian: shortened form of any of various personal names ending in -doro, such as Eliodoro, Isidoro, or Teodoro. 2. Hungarian (Doró): from a pet form of the female name Dorottya (see Dora).
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How common is the last name Doro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doro has slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th and dropped in rank to 44,270th by 2010, reflecting a decline of 1.47%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 466 to 486 during the same period, marking a 4.29% rise. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.17 to 0.16, representing a decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #44,270 | -1.47% |
| Count | 466 | 486 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doro showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 1.50% to 2.47%, a notable 64.67% change. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.93% to 2.06%, an upward change of 6.74%. During this period, the proportion identifying as White slightly decreased from 92.92% to 92.18%, a marginal decline of 0.80%. There were no individuals identifying as having two or more races in either year. Surprisingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black, at 1.44% in 2010, where none were recorded in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared entirely by 2010 after making up 1.50% of the Doro surname bearers in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 92.18% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.47% | 64.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.06% | 6.74% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |