Explore the Family Name Dowtin
The meaning of Dowtin
English: altered form of Doughton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dowtin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dowtin saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dowtin was ranked 52,608 in terms of popularity, which fell to 53,667 by 2010, marking a 2.01% decline. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased during the same period. In 2000, there were approximately 370 people with the name Dowtin, and by 2010, this figure had risen to 385, reflecting a 4.05% increase. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #53,667 | -2.01% |
| Count | 370 | 385 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowtin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Dowtin surname identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 84.59% identified as Black, which slightly decreased to 84.16% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also reduced from 12.70% to 11.17% over the decade. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among the Dowtins, from 0% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races grew from 1.62% to 1.82%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.59% | 84.16% | -0.51% |
| White | 12.7% | 11.17% | -12.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.82% | 12.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |