Explore the Family Name Dosh
The meaning of Dosh
Americanized form of German Dosch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dosh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dosh has observed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 49,159th in 2000, it dropped to 53,419th in 2010, a change of -8.67%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 402 to 387 during the same period, signifying a drop of -3.73%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Dosh per 100,000 also fell by -13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #53,419 | -8.67% |
| Count | 402 | 387 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dosh
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dosh, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers are White, accounting for 89.30% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 86.56% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation, which rose by 55.78% from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw an increase of 24.50% during the same period. Notably, there was no recorded change in the Two or more races and Black categories, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a modest increase of 3.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 86.56% | -3.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.98% | 4.13% | 3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 3.1% | 24.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.1% | 55.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |