Explore the Family Name Dunkerton
The meaning of Dunkerton
English: habitational name from Dunkerton in Somerset.
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How common is the last name Dunkerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunkerton's popularity fell between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 95,567 in terms of frequency, falling to 112,568 in 2010, a decrease of around 17.79%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname dropped by nearly 11.86%, from 177 in 2000 to 156 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Dunkerton per 100,000 people decreased by about 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #112,568 | -17.79% |
| Count | 177 | 156 | -11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunkerton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dunkerton surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease in the White demographic from 2000 to 2010, dropping 3.79% from 96.61% to 92.95%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of the Dunkerton surname among those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which didn't appear in the 2000 census. For other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded changes for the Dunkerton surname between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 92.95% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |