Explore the Family Name Doyon
The meaning of Doyon
French: 1. derivative of Dodier. 2. habitational name from Doyon, a place in Gironde and in the province of Namur in Wallonia (Belgium). History: Jean Doyon from Périgny in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marthe Gagnon in Quebec City, QC, in 1650. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Lucien, Andre, Armand, Laurent, Normand, Yvan, Adrien, Donat, Fernand, Henri, Laurier.
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How common is the last name Doyon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doyon has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Doyon was ranked as the 13,618th most common surname, and by 2010, it fell to the 15,159th position, indicating an 11.32% decrease. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 2,044 in 2000 to 1,945 in 2010, marking a 4.84% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Doyon per 100k of population decreased by 13.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,618 | #15,159 | -11.32% |
| Count | 2,044 | 1,945 | -4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.66 | -13.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doyon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among individuals with the surname Doyon between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Doyons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.31%, while those who identified as Hispanic saw a rise of 10.2%. However, there was a decrease of 22.29% in those identifying with two or more races. The majority of Doyons continued to identify as White, with a slight increase from 94.96% in 2000 to 96.4% in 2010. Notably, no individuals with the surname Doyon identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census, down from 1.47% and 0.29% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 96.4% | 1.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.29% | -22.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.08% | 10.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.77% | 20.31% |
| Black | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |