Explore the Family Name Dworkin
The meaning of Dworkin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from Dvorke, a hypocoristic form of the Yiddish female personal name Dvoyre (from the Hebrew name Devorah, literally ‘bee’, whence English Deborah). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. The name Devorah was borne in the Bible by Rebecca’s nurse (Genesis 35:8) and by a prophetess and judge (Judges 4:4). The popularity of the Yiddish name is due largely to the latter. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Amram, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Dworkin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dworkin has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 23,391 and in 2010, it dropped to rank 24,305 marking a change of -3.91%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 1,014 in 2000 to 1,032 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.78%. This change also resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by -7.89% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #24,305 | -3.91% |
| Count | 1,014 | 1,032 | 1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dworkin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Dworkin identify as White, with 97.24% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.32% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is those identifying as two or more races, which decreased marginally from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.59% in 2000 and dipped slightly to 0.58% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, a 157.14% increase. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.32% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.55% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.49% | 1.26% | 157.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.58% | -1.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |