Explore the Family Name Dobmeier
The meaning of Dobmeier
German: variant of Domeier, a distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer) of land belonging to a cathedral. Alternatively, the first part of the surname may be topographic, derived from Middle High German toup, toub ‘dump; dry, arid, worthless’, referring to the soil.
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How common is the last name Dobmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dobmeier saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 51680 to 51723, which represents a change of -0.08. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.35 percent during the same period, growing from 378 to 402. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,723 | -0.08% |
| Count | 378 | 402 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobmeier
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Dobmeier surname. In the year 2000, nearly all (99.74%) identified as White. By 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 98.26%, representing a -1.48 change. During both census years, there were no reported instances of Dobmeier individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.74% | 98.26% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |