Explore the Family Name Dovell
The meaning of Dovell
English (Devon): variant of Dovel.
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How common is the last name Dovell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dovell has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dovell was ranked 64,186th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 79,075th, reflecting a decline of 23.2%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 290 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, a drop of 16.9%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Dovell per 100,000 people fell by 27.27% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #79,075 | -23.2% |
| Count | 290 | 241 | -16.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dovell
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also revealed significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dovell. In 2000, approximately 95.86% of those with the Dovell surname identified as White, which decreased to 93.36% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.72% to 3.73%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Dovell surname population rose from zero in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 93.36% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.73% | 116.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |