Explore the Family Name Dosen
The meaning of Dosen
Croatian and Serbian (Došen): derivative of Došo, which can be an old nickname derived from doći ‘to come’ and thus denoting a newcomer, or a pet form of Slavic personal names based on the element dobr ‘good’ (see Dobric).
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How common is the last name Dosen in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dosen experienced a drop in rank and count between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 62,236 and by 2010, it had fallen to 78,316, marking a decrease of 25.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased, going from 301 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, which is an 18.94% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw a drop of 27.27%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #78,316 | -25.84% |
| Count | 301 | 244 | -18.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dosen
In terms of Ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Dosen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this ethnic identity, going from 97.34% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. The only other notable change was the increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, which went up from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, marking a 72.89% increase. There were no changes reported for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.49% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.87% | 72.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |