Explore the Family Name Doser
The meaning of Doser
German (also Döser): nickname for an indolent man, from an agent derivative of Middle High German dōsen ‘to slumber or doze’. Compare Dosher, Doshier, and Dozer. Some characteristic forenames: German Liesl, Lorenz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Doser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Doser" revealed a minor decrease in rank from 45,403 in 2000 to 46,404 in 2010, signifying a change of -2.2%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 3.38% from 444 in 2000 to 459 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained stable at 0.16 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #46,404 | -2.2% |
| Count | 444 | 459 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doser
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Doser". In 2000, the majority of Doser bearers identified as White (95.27%), followed by Black (2.03%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.35%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had decreased slightly to 93.68%. There were no longer any bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Instead, new categories emerged, with 2.4% identifying as Hispanic and another 2.4% indicating they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.68% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |