Explore the Family Name Dotseth
The meaning of Dotseth
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Toten, first element a female name Dotter ‘daughter’, second element set ‘dwelling, farmstead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dotseth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dotseth saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it moved to 81,458, marking an increase of 3.38%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also grew from 207 to 232, denoting a 12.08% increase. However, its proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #81,458 | 3.38% |
| Count | 207 | 232 | 12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dotseth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dotseth surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.07% of Dotseths identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.41% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Likewise, there was no change in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 97.41% | -0.67% |
| 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% |