Explore the Family Name Dunklee
The meaning of Dunklee
Altered form of Dunkley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunklee in the United States?
The surname Dunklee has seen a decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Dunklee ranked 49,159th and by 2010 it dropped to 55,841st, signifying a 13.59% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 402 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, an 8.71% reduction. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 residents diminished by 20%, going from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #55,841 | -13.59% |
| Count | 402 | 367 | -8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunklee
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Dunklee surname self-identify as White. This percentage increased slightly from 94.28% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic persons within the Dunklee population also grew by 54.03%, albeit from a relatively small base of 1.24% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 1.74% to 1.36%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Notably, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals dropped entirely to 0% in 2010 from 1.99% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 96.46% | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.91% | 54.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.36% | -21.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | -100% |