Explore the Family Name Doroteo
The meaning of Doroteo
Spanish: from the personal name Doroteo, from Latin Dorotheus, Greek Dōrotheos, composed of Greek dōron ‘gift’ and theos ‘God’. This surname is most common in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doroteo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Doroteo saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to position 34,032—a rise of 46.52%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew markedly during this period, from 293 to 668, marking a 127.99% increase. Its proportion per 100,000 individuals doubled as well, from 0.11 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #34,032 | 46.52% |
| Count | 293 | 668 | 127.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.23 | 109.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doroteo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Doroteo surname is most commonly found within the Hispanic community. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Doroteos identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 90.10% to 92.81%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Doroteos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 34.19% to 5.39%. A new category emerged in the 2010 census with 1.50% of Doroteos identifying as White. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.1% | 92.81% | 3.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.19% | 5.39% | -34.19% |
| White | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |