Explore the Family Name Dortch
The meaning of Dortch
Probably an altered form of German Dorsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dortch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dortch has gained slight popularity over a decade. In 2000, Dortch ranked 7061 in popularity with a count of 4368, equating to a proportion of 1.62 per 100k people. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 6965, and the count had increased to 4817, translating to a proportion of 1.63 per 100k. This represents a positive change in popularity of 1.36% and a rise of 10.28% in the count of people with the surname Dortch.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,061 | #6,965 | 1.36% |
| Count | 4,368 | 4,817 | 10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.63 | 0.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dortch
Analyzing the ethnic identity distribution of the surname Dortch from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 60.14% of those with the surname identified as Black, and this percentage remained unchanged in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a slight decrease of -5.17%, falling from 36.56% in 2000 to 34.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group experienced a considerable increase of 92.74%, rising from 1.24% to 2.39%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by -16.00%, and those under American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an impressive growth of 106.25%. The proportion identifying with two or more races also grew by 36.97%. Please note that whenever "(S)" is present, it indicates the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.14% | 60.14% | 0% |
| White | 36.56% | 34.67% | -5.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.39% | 92.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.26% | 36.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.33% | 106.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.21% | -16% |