Explore the Family Name Dolman
The meaning of Dolman
1. English: topographic name denoting a ‘dweller by the boundary mark’ (compare Dole). 2. English: nickname for a ‘dull, foolish man’. Compare Doll 5. 3. Dutch: topographic name from dol ‘swampy land’ + man ‘man’, or a nickname from the adjective dol ‘wild, fierce, rash, foolish’ for such a man. 4. Americanized form of German Dollmann (see Dollman). 5. Hungarian (Dolmán): variant of Dolmány, a metonymic occupational name or nickname from dolmány ‘embroidered coat’, named after a Szekler village in Transylvania called Dolmán. In some cases this may be an Americanized form of Dolmáni, a habitational name for someone from the village itself.
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How common is the last name Dolman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolman saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 28,326th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,567th place, marking an overall decrease of 18.5%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 794 in 2000 to 679 in 2010, a drop of 14.48%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20.69%, from 0.29 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #33,567 | -18.5% |
| Count | 794 | 679 | -14.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dolman also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname are of White ethnicity, but their proportion declined slightly from 79.97% in 2000 to 75.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially by 46.15%, from 4.03% to 5.89%. Individuals identifying themselves as Black also saw an increase from 14.11% to 15.32%, marking an 8.58% rise. The percentage of people reporting two or more ethnic identities dropped marginally from 1.51% to 1.47%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.97% | 75.99% | -4.98% |
| Black | 14.11% | 15.32% | 8.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 5.89% | 46.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.47% | -2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |