Explore the Family Name Douyon
The meaning of Douyon
1. West African (Mali): unexplained. 2. Haitian: altered form of French Doyon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Douyon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Douyon has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in popularity with a count of 286 people bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had risen to 50,362 and the count increased to 415, marking a substantial growth of 45.1%. The proportion of individuals with the Douyon surname per 100,000 people also grew by 27.27% during this decade, indicating a broader distribution of the name across the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #50,362 | 22.44% |
| Count | 286 | 415 | 45.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Douyon
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Douyon, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Douyons identified as Black, making up 81.47% of the group in 2000 and growing to 88.67% by 2010. The percentage of Douyons identifying with two or more races saw a decline from 9.09% to 3.13%, while those identifying as White dropped from 2.10% to 1.69%. The Hispanic Douyon population also slightly decreased from 5.24% to 4.82%. There were no Douyons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.47% | 88.67% | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 5.24% | 4.82% | -8.02% |
| Two or More Races | 9.09% | 3.13% | -65.57% |
| White | 2.1% | 1.69% | -19.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |