Explore the Family Name Dorrough
The meaning of Dorrough
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 Dorrough in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dorrough surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked as the 19,455th most popular surname in the United States in 2000 but fell to 20,937th by 2010, marking a 7.62% drop in ranking. In terms of count, the number of people with the Dorrough surname also diminished from 1,285 in 2000 to 1,258 in 2010, a decrease of 2.1%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population decreased by 10.42%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #20,937 | -7.62% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,258 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorrough
The ethnic identity associated with the Dorrough surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the surname is predominantly White (63.20% in 2010), the percentage saw a decrease of 4.57% from 2000. Conversely, individuals identifying as Black or African American made up an increasing share, growing from 27.86% in 2000 to 28.93% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, with the latter seeing the most substantial growth at 90.74%. However, the Hispanic representation slightly reduced from 1.95% to 1.91% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.23% | 63.2% | -4.57% |
| Black | 27.86% | 28.93% | 3.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 3.97% | 49.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.91% | -2.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 1.03% | 90.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.95% | 21.79% |