Explore the Family Name Dosher
The meaning of Dosher
1. Americanized form of German Döscher (see Doscher) and perhaps also of Dascher (see Taschner). 2. Americanized form of German Döser (see Doser). Compare Doshier.
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How common is the last name Dosher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dosher has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the Dosher surname ranked 42,983rd in terms of frequency and had a count of 474 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 47,791st with only 443 individuals carrying the Dosher surname. This equates to a decrease of 11.19% in rank and a 6.54% drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #47,791 | -11.19% |
| Count | 474 | 443 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dosher
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dosher surname, we see some fluctuations as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (98.73%) of those with the Dosher surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 96.39%. During the same period, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with the Dosher surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year's census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 96.39% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| 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% |