Explore the Family Name Dobrosky
The meaning of Dobrosky
Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Dobrowski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dobrosky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dobrosky has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dobrosky was ranked 69,201 in popularity, however, it dropped to 84,136 in 2010, reflecting a change of -21.58%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 265 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, marking a drop of -15.85%. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people fell by 20%, moving from 0.1 to 0.08 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #84,136 | -21.58% |
| Count | 265 | 223 | -15.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dobrosky
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the Dobrosky surname identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 96.23% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. During this same time span, there was a modest increase in identification with Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 0 to 3.14%. No changes were recorded in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.52% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| 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% |