Explore the Family Name Dumlao

The meaning of Dumlao

Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of Ilokano dumlaw ‘to notice’, probably a nickname for someone who is attentive or perceptive. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Eugenio, Justo, Miguel, Ruben, Vicente, Conrado, Corazon, Crecencio, Crescencio, Cristina, Encarnacion.

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How common is the last name Dumlao in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dumlao has seen a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 21,947th most popular surname but rose to the 18,676th spot in 2010, marking a 14.9% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, from 1,102 to 1,472, representing a growth rate of 33.58%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also elevated from 0.41 to 0.5, indicating a boost of 21.95%.

20002010Change
Rank#21,947#18,67614.9%
Count1,1021,47233.58%
Proportion per 100k0.410.521.95%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dumlao

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dumlao, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group, which had the highest association with this surname, saw a slight decrease from 79.67% to 76.63%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races showed the most significant increase, jumping from 6.08% to 9.04%, an impressive rise of 48.68%. There was a marginal rise in the Hispanic population bearing the surname, from 5.17% to 5.77%. On the other hand, the proportion of Whites slightly dipped from 8.89% to 7.95%. Notably, there were no recorded Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname for both years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander79.67%76.63%-3.82%
Two or More Races6.08%9.04%48.68%
White8.89%7.95%-10.57%
Hispanic5.17%5.77%11.61%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%