Explore the Family Name Dollison
The meaning of Dollison
English: variant of Dollinson (see Dollins).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dollison in the United States?
The surname Dollison saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Dollison was ranked as the 25,724th most popular surname in the United States with approximately 900 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped to the 28,293rd position with only around 845 individuals holding the name, marking a decrease of nearly 6.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,724 | #28,293 | -9.99% |
| Count | 900 | 845 | -6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dollison
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Dollison has been associated primarily with White and Black communities, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant percentage (62.25 percent in 2010, down from 64.22 percent in 2000) of those with the surname identified as White, while 30.53 percent identified as Black in 2010, showing a slight increase from 30.11 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased during this period, from 3.11 percent to 3.67 percent. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.11 percent to 2.72 percent. It is noteworthy that there were no individuals with the Dollison surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.22% | 62.25% | -3.07% |
| Black | 30.11% | 30.53% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 3.67% | 18.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.72% | 28.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |