Explore the Family Name Dolson
The meaning of Dolson
English: variant of Dulson, from the Middle English personal name Dulle (see Dill 4) + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dolson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dolson has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dolson ranked 18,506 in popularity and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 19,062, representing a 3% decline. However, the actual count of people with the surname Dolson increased from 1,376 in 2000 to 1,428 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 3.78%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of approximately 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #19,062 | -3% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,428 | 3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dolson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Dolson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it spans across multiple groups. The largest ethnicity group identifying with the Dolson surname is White, with 82.05% in 2000 and 79.13% in 2010, experiencing a small decline. The Black community bearing this surname saw an increase from 10.83% to 12.68%, making it the second largest group. There was also a notable rise in the Hispanic group from 2.18% to 2.94%. Other smaller groups include Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 0.44% to 0.49%, Two or more races, increasing from 3.34% to 3.50%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, moving from 1.16% to 1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.05% | 79.13% | -3.56% |
| Black | 10.83% | 12.68% | 17.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 3.5% | 4.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.94% | 34.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.26% | 8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.49% | 11.36% |