Explore the Family Name Dols
The meaning of Dols
Dutch: genitivized form of Dol, a nickname from the adjective dol ‘wild, fierce, rash, foolish’, or a topographic name from dol ‘swampy land’. Compare Dolman. The surname Dols is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Ewald, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dols in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dols saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 46,839th most common surname, slipping to the 47,356th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.1%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Dols surname increased from 427 to 448 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 4.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #47,356 | -1.1% |
| Count | 427 | 448 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dols
The ethnic identity associated with the Dols surname also showed changes in the ten-year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with the Dols name identified as White, though this proportion fell slightly from 95.08% in 2000 to 90.40% in 2010. There was significant growth among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with increases of 110.26% and 100.95% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose by 26.95%. No data for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 90.4% | -4.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 4.24% | 100.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 2.46% | 110.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.79% | 26.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |