Explore the Family Name Doten
The meaning of Doten
Altered form of English Doty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doten has seen changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 17,221st most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank fell to 23,866th, a drop of around 39%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,515 in 2000 to 1,058 in 2010, which is about a 30% reduction. The proportion of Dotens per 100,000 people also declined by approximately 36%, from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,221 | #23,866 | -38.59% |
| Count | 1,515 | 1,058 | -30.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.36 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doten
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Doten surname, certain trends can be observed from the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 88.65% of Dotens were White, which dropped slightly to 85.82% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among Dotens increased by almost 47%, going from 5.35% in 2000 to 7.84% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased by more than half, from 3.83% in 2000 to 1.8% by 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities among Dotens, which were not represented in 2000 but made up 1.23% and 0.66% respectively in 2010. The proportion of Dotens reporting two or more races rose from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 85.82% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.35% | 7.84% | 46.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.65% | 67.72% |
| Black | 3.83% | 1.8% | -53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |