Explore the Family Name Doersam
The meaning of Doersam
South German (Dörsam): from Middle High German torse ‘cabbage stalk’ and sām(e) ‘grain’, a nickname of a farmer. Compare Dersham and Dorsam. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Frederich, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Doersam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doersam saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 63,450 and by 2010, it had fallen to 68,547, a change of -8.03%. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 294 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, a decrease of -2.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight dip from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #68,547 | -8.03% |
| Count | 294 | 287 | -2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doersam
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Doersam, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 97.96% in 2000 to 97.21% in 2010. Of note is the appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, making up 1.74% of the Doersam population. There were no changes in representation for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.21% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |