Explore the Family Name Dorsa
The meaning of Dorsa
Italian (of Albanian origin): habitational name derived from the Albanian placename Dorës, named with dorë ‘hand, arm’. This surname is very frequent in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century.
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How common is the last name Dorsa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dorsa has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dorsa ranked as the 50,178th most popular surname and slipped to 53,913th place by 2010, marking a drop of 7.44%. In terms of count, there were 392 individuals with this surname in 2000 while the number slightly decreased to 383 by 2010, showing a relatively minimal decrease of 2.3%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #53,913 | -7.44% |
| Count | 392 | 383 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorsa
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dorsa, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified as White. This group saw a minor increase of 0.90% from 90.82% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. Hispanic ethnicity also registered an increase of 31.65%, rising from 3.57% in 2000 to 4.70% in 2010. The Black group, although representing a small portion, showed significant growth of 124.22%, increasing from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 91.64% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 4.7% | 31.65% |
| Black | 1.28% | 2.87% | 124.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |