Explore the Family Name Douthat
The meaning of Douthat
English: variant of Douthit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Douthat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Douthat' has slightly decreased over the decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,482 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped down to rank 47,107, representing a decrease of 3.57%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Douthat surname actually increased from 443 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, an uptick of 1.81%. However, the proportion per 100k dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #47,107 | -3.57% |
| Count | 443 | 451 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Douthat
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Douthat', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly identified as White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.94% of those with the surname identified as White, this marginally decreased to 94.24% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010, a change of 31.03%. The census also reported a small representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. However, there were no figures available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.24% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.66% | 31.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |