Explore the Family Name Dostie
The meaning of Dostie
French Canadian: unexplained. Compare Dustin. History: This surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Pierre de Bellot dit Dostie from France, who married Marie-Rose Rat(t)é in Saint-Pierre, Île d’Orléans, QC, in 1754. His descendants also bear altered forms of the dit name, such as Dustin. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Armand, Jacques, Marcel, Chantal, Egide, Gaetan, Gilles, Laurier, Lucienne, Ludger.
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How common is the last name Dostie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dostie saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 25,221st most common name and by 2010, it fell to the 25,751st spot, marking a -2.1% change. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 922 to 957, an increase of 3.8%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #25,751 | -2.1% |
| Count | 922 | 957 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dostie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dostie surname identify as White, although there was a -2.14% decrease from 96.42% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races experienced a slight increase from 1.63% to 1.67%. The largest changes were seen among those identifying as Hispanic or Black; Hispanics jumped from 0.54% to 1.57%, a significant increase of 190.74%, while the Black ethnic identity group saw a substantial increase from 0.87% to 1.99%, marking a 128.74% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.36% | -2.14% |
| Black | 0.87% | 1.99% | 128.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.67% | 2.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.57% | 190.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |