Explore the Family Name Dorroh
The meaning of Dorroh
Variant of Dorrah, an Ulster variant of Irish Darragh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorroh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dorroh" saw a slight rise in the first decade of the 21st century. In terms of ranking, it moved from the 52,174th most popular name in 2000 to the 50,196th position in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.79%. During this time period, the number of individuals using the Dorroh surname grew by 11.5%, from 374 people in 2000 to 417 people in 2010. However, the proportion of Dorrohs per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #50,196 | 3.79% |
| Count | 374 | 417 | 11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorroh
The ethnicity associated with the Dorroh surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, though its percentage dropped from 91.71% in 2000 to 86.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or African American increased notably, from 5.88% in 2000 to 9.59% in 2010. Hispanics within this surname group also slightly increased their representation, going up from 2.14% to 2.64%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 86.33% | -5.87% |
| Black | 5.88% | 9.59% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.64% | 23.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |