Explore the Family Name Dawsey
The meaning of Dawsey
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dawsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dawsey has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,288 with a total of 967 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 24,648 despite an increase in count to 1,013 individuals. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.56%, indicating that while there were more people with the Dawsey surname, its overall prevalence in comparison to other surnames had slightly diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,288 | #24,648 | -1.48% |
| Count | 967 | 1,013 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dawsey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dawsey has experienced several changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 66.49% in 2000 to 59.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 31.13% to 36.23%. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic identity, which jumped from 0.83% to 1.68%. The group identifying as two or more races saw an increase as well, rising from 0.93% to 1.48%. Interestingly, no Dawseys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.49% | 59.82% | -10.03% |
| Black | 31.13% | 36.23% | 16.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.68% | 102.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.48% | 59.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |