Explore the Family Name Dunklin
The meaning of Dunklin
English (Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire): variant of Dunkling, itself a possible variant of Dunkley.
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How common is the last name Dunklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunklin has seen a rise in popularity. In 2000, Dunklin ranked 23,594 in terms of popularity and increased to rank 23,153 by 2010, reflecting a change of 1.87 percent. The count of people with the surname also grew from 1,002 in 2000 to 1,102 in 2010, an increase of nearly 10 percent. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,594 | #23,153 | 1.87% |
| Count | 1,002 | 1,102 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunklin
When looking at the ethnic identity tied to the Dunklin surname, there are some noticeable shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities increased substantially from 1.90 percent in 2000 to 4.26 percent in 2010, a change of over 124 percent. During the same period, those identifying as White decreased from 34.93 percent to 31.58 percent, a decline of 9.59 percent. The percentage of Dunklins identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 62.28 percent to 62.70 percent. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic Dunklins were negligible in 2000 and showed minor changes in 2010. No Dunklins identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.28% | 62.7% | 0.67% |
| White | 34.93% | 31.58% | -9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 4.26% | 124.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |