Explore the Family Name Douse
The meaning of Douse
1. English: variant of Dowse. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Daus. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Douze, itself perhaps a variant of Doezé, a cognate of Does.
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How common is the last name Douse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Douse showed a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,595th most popular, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 25,202nd. This represents an increase of 8.67%. Alongside this, the count of individuals with the surname Douse also increased from 822 in 2000 to 983 in 2010, a growth of 19.59%. The proportion of people named Douse per 100,000 also rose by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #25,202 | 8.67% |
| Count | 822 | 983 | 19.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.33 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Douse
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Douse. In 2000, the majority identified as Black (59.49%) while by 2010, although still the majority, that number had decreased to 53.00%, a change of -10.91%. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 35.40% in 2000 to 41.71% in 2010, a 17.82% rise. The Hispanic representation also saw a slight rise from 2.43% to 2.85%. Individuals identifying as of two or more ethnicities slightly decreased by 3.03%, while there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.49% | 53% | -10.91% |
| White | 35.4% | 41.71% | 17.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.85% | 17.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 2.24% | -3.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |