Explore the Family Name Dossey
The meaning of Dossey
Altered form of English Dorsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dossey in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dossey saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,484 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, but dropped to a rank of 20,864 by 2010. This represents a change of -12.88%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 1,379 to 1,264, marking an -8.34% change. Furthermore, the proportion of the population carrying the Dossey surname per 100,000 people decreased by -15.69%, moving from 0.51 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,484 | #20,864 | -12.88% |
| Count | 1,379 | 1,264 | -8.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.43 | -15.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dossey
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dossey showed significant variation according to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities associated with this surname, at 6.82% and 61.36% respectively. The category of two or more races saw a notable increase of 77.59%. Hispanic representation also grew by 35.82%. However, the predominant White ethnic identity associated with the Dossey surname dipped slightly by -2.21%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category decreased by -9.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 92.33% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.64% | 35.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.06% | 77.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.79% | -9.2% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.71% | 61.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.47% | 6.82% |