Explore the Family Name Dullea
The meaning of Dullea
Irish (west Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinnshléibhe ‘descendant of Donn Sleibhe’ (see Dunleavy).
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How common is the last name Dullea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dullea had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dullea ranked 43,232nd most common surname, but it fell to 45,495th in 2010, a decline of approximately 5.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 471 in 2000 to 470 in 2010. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #45,495 | -5.23% |
| Count | 471 | 470 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dullea
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dullea, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 95.12% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more races also increased, moving from 1.49% to 1.91%, a change of 28.19%. The proportion of those associated with the Hispanic ethnicity remained stable at 1.06% across both years. No significant data was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 95.96% | 0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.91% | 28.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |