Explore the Family Name Doto
The meaning of Doto
Italian (southern): from the personal name Doto, a short form of Greek Theodōtos ‘given by God’ or male form of Dote, from dote ‘dowry’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Francesco, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Doto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doto has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Doto ranked 43,377 and was held by approximately 469 individuals. This equated to about 0.17 people per 100,000 carrying the surname. A decade later, in 2010, the rank had fallen slightly to 45,804 with an estimated 466 individuals bearing the name, representing around 0.16 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,804 | -5.6% |
| Count | 469 | 466 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Doto, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 93.6% in 2000 to 92.7% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 3.84% to 3.00% over the same period. Interestingly, the Black community started to appear in the census data in 2010, accounting for 3.22% of the Doto surname holders, while Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities reported no individuals with the Doto surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 92.7% | -0.96% |
| Black | 0% | 3.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 3% | -21.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |