Explore the Family Name Dowdey
The meaning of Dowdey
English (Norfolk): variant of Dowdy. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dowdey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dowdey has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dowdey was ranked 78,326th most common surname, but dropped to 85,357th by 2010, depicting an approximate 9% decline. The count of individuals with the surname Dowdey also decreased over this period, from 227 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, representing a 3.52% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dowdey per 100,000 residents fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #85,357 | -8.98% |
| Count | 227 | 219 | -3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowdey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Dowdey surname bearers. In 2000, 96.48% identified as white, but this percentage decreased to 90.87% by 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black prior to 2010, however, by 2010, these groups represented 2.28% and 3.65% respectively. Yet, the census registered no change for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 90.87% | -5.81% |
| Black | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |