Explore the Family Name Doughten
The meaning of Doughten
Altered form of English Doughton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doughten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Doughten has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,839 in popularity but fell by 7.95% to rank 50,564 in 2010. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 427 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.28%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #50,564 | -7.95% |
| Count | 427 | 413 | -3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doughten
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Doughten, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 97.89% in 2000 to 98.06% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.06% | 0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |