Explore the Family Name Dorwart
The meaning of Dorwart
1. German: occupational name for a doorkeeper or gatekeeper, from Middle Low German dor, Middle High German tor + wart ‘guard’. 2. Scottish: variant of Dorward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorwart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dorwart has seen a modest fluctuation in its popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, Dorwart was ranked 40,083 in terms of popularity; by 2010, it had moved slightly to 40,610. This represents a minimal decrease of 1.31%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 515 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.47%. The proportion of individuals with the Dorwart surname per 100,000 people diminished by 5.26% over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #40,610 | -1.31% |
| Count | 515 | 538 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorwart
The information from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Dorwart surname. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, at 97.86% in 2000 and 96.65% in 2010. There's been a small reduction of 1.24% in this group over the decade. A small percentage, increasing from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010, identifies as Hispanic. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, 2010 saw a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.65% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.86% | 36.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |