Explore the Family Name Dovel
The meaning of Dovel
English (Devon): variant of Duval. Compare Dovell.
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How common is the last name Dovel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dovel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dovel was the 28,142nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 30,630th spot, marking an 8.84% drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 801 to 761, a decrease of roughly 5%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people similarly fell by 13.33%, from 0.3 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,142 | #30,630 | -8.84% |
| Count | 801 | 761 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dovel
When considering ethnicity in relation to the surname Dovel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, representing 95.26% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.61% in 2010. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals reported with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 0.92% and 0.66% respectively. Those identifying as part of two or more races decreased from 1.37% to 0.66%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.37% to 2.10%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly from 0.87% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 94.61% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.1% | 53.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 1.05% | 20.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.66% | -51.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |