Explore the Family Name Dowdall
The meaning of Dowdall
1. Irish (Dublin, Meath, and Louth): English surname adopted by bearers of Gaelic Ó Dubhdáleithe (see Dudley 2). 2. English: variant of Dowdell. Some characteristic forenames: Irish John Patrick, Niall.
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How common is the last name Dowdall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dowdall saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname, but by 2010 it moved up to the 39,659th spot, indicating a 9.26% change in ranking. There was also an increase in the count of people with this surname during this timeframe. In 2000, there were 465 individuals with the surname Dowdall, which grew to 554 by 2010 – a considerable growth of 19.14%. The proportion of people with the Dowdall surname per 100,000 also increased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #39,659 | 9.26% |
| Count | 465 | 554 | 19.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowdall
Concerning ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, almost all of the individuals with the surname Dowdall identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.63% of Dowdalls identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.56% in 2010. No Dowdalls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 98.56% | 0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |