Explore the Family Name Dosser
The meaning of Dosser
1. German: nickname for a loud person, from an agent derivative of Old High German dozzen ‘to bluster or thunder’. 2. Austrian (Tyrol) and Swiss German: topographic name for someone living on a ridge, from Ladin dos (from Latin dorsum ‘ridge’, literally ‘back’), + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Compare Doss 3. 3. English: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle English dossen ‘to push with the horns, butt, toss, gore’, perhaps denoting a bellicose man.
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How common is the last name Dosser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dosser has been experiencing a dip in popularity. In 2000, Dosser was ranked 62,236th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 71,265th. This represents a decrease of 14.51% in its rank. The total count of individuals with the Dosser surname also decreased from 301 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, indicating an 8.97% drop. On a per capita basis, for every 100,000 people in the United States, the proportion named Dosser reduced by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #71,265 | -14.51% |
| Count | 301 | 274 | -8.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dosser
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Dosser identified as White based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.00% of Dossers were White, which slightly decreased to 97.45% in 2010. No Dossers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Additionally, no one with this surname reported having two or more races during these census years. Although there is some slight variation, the ethnicity of those with the Dosser surname remains overwhelmingly White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.45% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |