Explore the Family Name Dotzler
The meaning of Dotzler
German: habitational name from a place called Dotzlar, near Wittgenstein, Hesse.
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How common is the last name Dotzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dotzler has experienced some changes in popularity over the years. In 2000, Dotzler was ranked 45,078 in terms of popularity and increased to 43,369 by 2010, a growth of around 3.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew at an impressive rate, with the count going from 448 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, which equates to an increase of 11.16%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the surname Dotzler per 100k remained constant from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #43,369 | 3.79% |
| Count | 448 | 498 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dotzler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dotzler also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as white and carrying the Dotzler name slightly decreased from 94.20% to 93.37%. Meanwhile, those recognizing themselves as Hispanic rose notably from 1.34% to 2.41%, a significant jump of almost 80%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped steeply from 3.57% to just 1.00%. Interestingly, there appeared to be no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Dotzler in either year. However, by 2010, a small percentage (2.61%) of people with this surname identified them as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.37% | -0.88% |
| Black | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.41% | 79.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 1% | -71.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |