Explore the Family Name Doxtater
The meaning of Doxtater
Americanized form of German Dockstader.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Doxtater in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doxtater saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 43,232 but dropped to a rank of 48,160 in 2010, representing an 11.4% decline. Similarly, the count also decreased over the decade from 471 to 439, a fall of approximately 6.79%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a significant decrease of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #48,160 | -11.4% |
| Count | 471 | 439 | -6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doxtater
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides intriguing insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Doxtater. Over the period from 2000 to 2010, individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 72.4% to 74.03%, while those claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose substantially by 53.02%, albeit from a small base of 1.49%. Interestingly, the percentage of people who identified with two or more races increased by 33.92%, bringing it from 5.10% to 6.83%. However, there was a notable drop in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which fell by 23.35% from 20.81% in 2000. According to the census data, there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity associated with the Doxtater surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 74.03% | 2.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 20.81% | 15.95% | -23.35% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% | 6.83% | 33.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.28% | 53.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |