Explore the Family Name Dost
The meaning of Dost
German: topographic name from Middle High German doste, toste ‘wild thyme’, also ‘bunch, bouquet’, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house with a sign depicting such a plant. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Gerhard, Helmut, Herta, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Dost' saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,503 in popularity and it fell to 37,442 by 2010, which is a drop of 8.52%. The count of individuals with the 'Dost' surname also dipped from 621 to 595 over this decade, marking a decrease of 4.19%. Consequently, the proportion of people named 'Dost' per 100,000 population reduced by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #37,442 | -8.52% |
| Count | 621 | 595 | -4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dost
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic with the surname 'Dost' saw a decrease, with the former dropping by 24.83% and the latter by 30.34%. However, there was an increase of 51.95% in the number of people having two or more races and carrying the 'Dost' surname. The percentage of Whites with this surname experienced a slight decrease of 1.90%, while the proportions of those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.57% | 86.89% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.64% | 8.57% | 51.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 2.18% | -24.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.01% | -30.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |