Explore the Family Name Dort
The meaning of Dort
1. German: possibly from Dorten, a metronymic from the female personal name Dorothea (see Dorothy). 2. Dutch: habitational name from a shortened form of Dordrecht.
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How common is the last name Dort in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dort has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dort was ranked 34,342nd in popularity with 624 counts, equating to a proportion of 0.23 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank improved to 31,251st, with an increased count of 742, lifting the proportion to 0.25 per 100k people. This signifies a popularity gain of 9% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #31,251 | 9% |
| Count | 624 | 742 | 18.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.25 | 8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dort
The ethnicity of individuals sharing the surname Dort, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, also saw significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the number of White individuals with the surname decreased by approximately 19.64%, dropping from 68.59% to 55.12%. The population of those identifying as Black or African American saw a considerable rise, jumping from 23.72% to 40.03%, marking a 68.76% increase. The portion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also grew, moving from 1.44% to 2.96%, showing a 105.56% change. Those identifying as two or more races experienced a sharp decline, falling by 73.4%. No change was observed among persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.59% | 55.12% | -19.64% |
| Black | 23.72% | 40.03% | 68.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.96% | 105.56% |
| Two or More Races | 6.09% | 1.62% | -73.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |