Explore the Family Name Doberstein
The meaning of Doberstein
German: variant of Dobberstein. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Doberstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doberstein has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,083 in popularity with a count of 515, equating to approximately 0.19 per 100K individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,356 with a count of 485, or roughly 0.16 per 100K. This represents a change of -10.66 in rank and -5.83 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #44,356 | -10.66% |
| Count | 515 | 485 | -5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doberstein
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Doberstein surname identify as White, with 97.09% in 2000 and 96.29% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.82. There was a minimal presence of Hispanic ethnicity among this group, increasing from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, a growth rate of 46.45%. Notably, there were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.29% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.27% | 46.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |