Explore the Family Name Doughton
The meaning of Doughton
English: habitational name from Doughton in Gloucestershire or Doughton in Norfolk, both from Old English dūce ‘duck’ + tūn ‘farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Doughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doughton's popularity has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577 and dropped to 66,371 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 6.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped marginally from 299 to 298, reflecting a change of -0.33%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,371 | -6.06% |
| Count | 299 | 298 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doughton
When we explore the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that the primary ethnic identity associated with the Doughton surname is White, although there was a small decrease in this category from 87.63% in 2000 to 86.91% in 2010. Another group, Blacks, represented 10.70% of the Doughtons in 2000 and saw an increase to 11.41% by 2010. The Hispanic representation was non-existent in 2000 but emerged at 1.68% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Doughton surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.63% | 86.91% | -0.82% |
| Black | 10.7% | 11.41% | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |