Explore the Family Name Dorr
The meaning of Dorr
1. German (Dörr): variant of Dürr (see Durr 1). Compare Doerr. 2. English: probably a variant of Dore. 3. Irish: variant of Durr 2.
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How common is the last name Dorr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dorr experienced a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dorr was ranked as the 5507th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 5928th position, marking a decrease of 7.64 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Dorr modestly increased from 5799 in 2000 to 5814 in 2010, an increase of 0.26 percent. The proportion per 100k people also witnessed a negative change from 2.15 to 1.97.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,507 | #5,928 | -7.64% |
| Count | 5,799 | 5,814 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.15 | 1.97 | -8.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorr
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorr, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Out of all the Dorrs, the majority identify as White; however, this percentage decreased slightly over the decade, from 93.91% to 92.59%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases, with the largest growth seen within the Hispanic demographic, which rose by 38.57%. The only ethnicity to witness a decline other than White was American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 1.19% to 1.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 92.59% | -1.41% |
| Black | 1.95% | 2.13% | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.94% | 38.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.53% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 1.12% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.69% | 30.19% |
Dorr ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dorr is British & Irish, which comprises 49.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (29.9%) and Scandinavian (5.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.2% |
| French & German | 29.9% |
| Scandinavian | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Dorr
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dorr have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 81.90% |
What Dorr haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dorr is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wellington, Gass, Fitts, Jarrett, Spencer, Cornelius, Bott, Deloach, Roderick, Dickerson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dorr surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dorr have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dorr" Surname 39.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dorr" Surname 22.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dorr" Surname 18.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dorr" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dorr?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dorr are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition