Explore the Family Name Dowlin
The meaning of Dowlin
1. Irish: variant of Dolan. 2. English: variant of Dolling (see Dowling). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dowlin in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dowlin saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,073 but by 2010 it dropped to 75,564 in popularity, marking a decrease of 14.36%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Dowlin also decreased over this period, going from 280 to 255, experiencing an 8.93% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also dipped by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #75,564 | -14.36% |
| Count | 280 | 255 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowlin
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Dowlin identified as White, representing 94.12% in 2010, down slightly from 95.36% in 2000. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.79% to 2.75%, a 53.63% increase. Those identifying as Black decreased from 2.5% to 1.96%, a 21.60% reduction. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.12% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.75% | 53.63% |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.96% | -21.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |