Explore the Family Name Dobler
The meaning of Dobler
1. South German: topographic name from Middle High German (southern dialect) tobel ‘gorge’ + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Dobl (Bavaria), Dobel (Baden-Württemberg), or Döbel (former Pomerania). 3. North German (also Döbler): nickname for a dice player, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German dob(e)len ‘to throw dice, to play (cards or board games)’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Hans, Katharina, Kurt, Manfred, Markus, Erwin, Franz, Gunter, Joerg, Johann, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Dobler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dobler has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 21,307th in 2000, it fell to 24,483rd by 2010, a decrease of roughly 15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Dobler surname also decreased by nearly 11%, from 1,146 to 1,022 over the same ten year period. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.42 to 0.35, a drop of approximately 17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #24,483 | -14.91% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,022 | -10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.35 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobler
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dobler surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of about 0.89% over the decade. There was a noted increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, rising by 40% from 0.70 to 0.98. The percentage of Doblers identifying as Hispanic also increased by 22.4% from 1.92 to 2.35. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 with a proportion of 0.59. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.3% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.35% | 22.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.98% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |