Explore the Family Name Dotterer
The meaning of Dotterer
German (also Dötterer): 1. variant of Dotter and Dötter. 2. possibly also a nickname for a person with a tottering gait, from a dialect agent noun based on dottern ‘to totter’. Compare Dethrow, Dettra, Dettro, Dutro, Dutterer, Tedrow, Totherow, and Tutterow.
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How common is the last name Dotterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dotterer has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, its rank was 29181, and by 2010 it had fallen to 30600, marking a change of -4.86. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 765 in 2000 to 762 in 2010, a change of -0.39. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 7.14, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #30,600 | -4.86% |
| Count | 765 | 762 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dotterer
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dotterer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.91 in 2000 to 96.59 in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.05 in 2000 to 1.71 in 2010, a change of 62.86. It's worth noting that in 2010, some individuals started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, bringing their respective percentages to 0.66 and 0.92. No individuals with this surname identified as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.59% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.71% | 62.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |