Explore the Family Name Doyen
The meaning of Doyen
1. Altered form of Irish Doyne. 2. French: from doyen ‘dean’, hence probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble a dean, or an occupational name for someone in the service of a dean.
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How common is the last name Doyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Doyen" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,694th in popularity and fell to 27,950th in 2010, marking a 4.71% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, remained consistent at 858 over the decade. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.38%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #27,950 | -4.71% |
| Count | 858 | 858 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doyen
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doyen". The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased by 28.05% and 35.27%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, growing from 2.33% in 2000 to 5.13% in 2010. However, the proportions of those identifying as White and American Indian/Alaskan Native declined by 3.39% and 11.83%, respectively. There was also a significant reduction in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, declining by 66.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.51% | 86.48% | -3.39% |
| Black | 4.31% | 5.83% | 35.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 5.13% | 120.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 1.05% | 28.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0.82% | -11.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 0.7% | -66.67% |