Explore the Family Name Dunkin
The meaning of Dunkin
1. Manx: variant of Duncan. 2. Irish (Fermanagh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinnchinn (see Duncan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunkin ranked 8,938th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to the 9,334th position in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.43%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 3,363 in 2000 to 3,489 in 2010, up by 3.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 1.25 to 1.18 during the same period, marking a decline of 5.6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,938 | #9,334 | -4.43% |
| Count | 3,363 | 3,489 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.25 | 1.18 | -5.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunkin
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fluctuations. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases between 2000 and 2010, with the former group growing by 50% and the latter by 44%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also experienced growth, up by 28.26%. However, representation amongst those of White ethnicity saw a slight dip of 0.24%, and the number of individuals identifying as Black fell by 9.94%. Those identifying with two or more races also experienced a decrease, down by 10.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.77% | 86.56% | -0.24% |
| Black | 8.15% | 7.34% | -9.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.52% | 44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.78% | -10.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 1.18% | 28.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.63% | 50% |