Explore the Family Name Dosier
The meaning of Dosier
Variant of Doshier, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Dosier in the United States?
The surname Dosier saw a decline in popularity, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Dosier ranked 40,622nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 48,530th most popular surname. This represents a decrease of approximately 19.47%. The total count of individuals with the Dosier surname also decreased, from 507 people in 2000 to 435 in 2010, marking a drop of 14.2%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #48,530 | -19.47% |
| Count | 507 | 435 | -14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dosier
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Dosier based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority identify as White, at 85.52% in 2010, down slightly from 86.59% in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased significantly, from 8.28% in 2000 to 6.44% in 2010. However, there was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.78% to 2.76% over the same period. Those identifying as being of two or more races also increased, moving up to 2.76% from 2.17% previously. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.59% | 85.52% | -1.24% |
| Black | 8.28% | 6.44% | -22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.76% | 27.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.76% | 55.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |