Explore the Family Name Dorton
The meaning of Dorton
English (Surrey, Kent, and Essex): habitational name from Dorton, Buckinghamshire, recorded in 1313 as Durton, from Old English dor ‘narrow pass’ + tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Dorton in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dorton has seen a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 10737th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 11321st position, marking a decline of 5.44 percent. However, the total count of people with this surname increased slightly from 2,728 in 2000 to 2,788 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.2 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,737 | #11,321 | -5.44% |
| Count | 2,728 | 2,788 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.95 | -5.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorton
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorton, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White decreased by 2 percent, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 7.82 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth of 150 percent, though still represent a small fraction of the total. People with Asian or Pacific Islander backgrounds also increased by 31.82 percent, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced by 23.53 percent. Interestingly, there was a substantial rise of 81.05 percent in individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.39% | 89.56% | -2% |
| Black | 6.52% | 7.03% | 7.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.72% | 81.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 1% | 150% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.39% | -23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.29% | 31.82% |