Explore the Family Name Dobesh
The meaning of Dobesh
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Dobeš, which is of the same origin as Dobiš (see Dobis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dobesh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dobesh increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,939th most popular surname and rose slightly to 47,429th place in 2010, marking a 1.06% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.71%, from 415 in 2000 to 447 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #47,429 | 1.06% |
| Count | 415 | 447 | 7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobesh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Dobesh surname identified as White in both years, the percentage dropped from 98.07% to 94.63%. Simultaneously, other ethnic identities emerged, each accounting for 1.34% of the total. These included Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals with the Dobesh surname identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 94.63% | -3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |