Explore the Family Name Doward
The meaning of Doward
English: habitational name from Great and Little Doward in Herefordshire.
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How common is the last name Doward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Doward has seen a slight uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 83,301 in popularity with a count of 210 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 82,613 and the count increased by 8.57 percent to 228. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #82,613 | 0.83% |
| Count | 210 | 228 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doward
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes within the population carrying the Doward surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority continued to identify as Black, although this percentage decreased from 79.52 percent in 2000 to 73.68 percent in 2010. The White population remained fairly stable, with a minor decrease from 18.57 percent to 18.42 percent. New categories emerged in 2010, with 3.95 percent of individuals identifying with two or more races and 3.51 percent identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.52% | 73.68% | -7.34% |
| White | 18.57% | 18.42% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |