Explore the Family Name Doudna
The meaning of Doudna
English: variant of Dowdney, from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Deodonatus ‘God-given’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doudna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Doudna' showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 51,119 to 51,610, a change of -0.96%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the 'Doudna' surname increased by 5.22%, from 383 to 403. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,610 | -0.96% |
| Count | 383 | 403 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doudna
In terms of ethnicity, the 'Doudna' surname is most commonly associated with the White ethnic group, which accounted for 94.54% of individuals with this surname in 2010, down slightly from 95.04% in 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a small increase in the Hispanic representation, up from 2.35% to 2.73%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races also held this surname, though these groups made up a small percentage. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population had no representation under this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 94.54% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.73% | 16.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.24% | -5.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |