Explore the Family Name Dorsam
The meaning of Dorsam
South German (Dörsam): see Doersam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dorsam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of surname 'Dorsam' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 127,948 in 2000 to 129,825 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.47%. Meanwhile, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.5% during the same period, rising from 123 to 131. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 population, there was a 20% decline, moving from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,948 | #129,825 | -1.47% |
| Count | 123 | 131 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorsam
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Dorsam', as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, though it saw a decrease from 99.19% in 2000 to 96.95% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races in either year. Any changes in these categories were suppressed for privacy protection.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 96.95% | -2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |