Explore the Family Name Dorriety
The meaning of Dorriety
Irish and Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Dorrity. This form is not found in Ireland and rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin, Patrick Sean.
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How common is the last name Dorriety in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Dorriety surname has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 74,608th position — an 11.17% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 275 to 259, a 5.82% decrease. As a result, the proportion of the Dorriety surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #74,608 | -11.17% |
| Count | 275 | 259 | -5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorriety
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Dorriety surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a minor decrease in this category from 97.09% to 96.53%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010, a 90.66% change. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while information regarding those reporting two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.53% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.47% | 90.66% |
| 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% |