Explore the Family Name Doubleday
The meaning of Doubleday
English (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk): either a nickname or an occupational name from the Middle English adjective double ‘pair of similar things’, or the noun ‘twin’, + daie ‘dairyman, dairywoman’. The sense is uncertain, perhaps ‘one of a pair of dairymen or women’, or ‘one who doubles up as a dairyman or dairywoman’, or even one of a pair of twins who were dairy workers, though this is less likely since the surname seems to have arisen independently in several counties. See Double and Day.
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How common is the last name Doubleday in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Doubleday has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,237th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 23,817th, marking a change of -2.5%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,024 in 2000 to 1,061 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.38 to 0.36 over the decade, a decrease of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #23,817 | -2.5% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,061 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doubleday
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied changes for the surname Doubleday from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 90.23% to 88.03%, a drop of 2.44%. Those who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 7.52% to 9.05%, marking a 20.35% growth. The proportion of individuals who identify as Black saw a marginal decrease, from 0.59% to 0.57%, down by 3.39%. The data showed new additions to Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native with both recording 0.57% in 2010, having had no representation in 2000. Similarly, the group identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise, from 0.78% to 1.13%, reflecting a 44.87% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.23% | 88.03% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 7.52% | 9.05% | 20.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.13% | 44.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.57% | -3.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |