Explore the Family Name Dozer
The meaning of Dozer
Americanized form of German Doser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dozer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dozer has seen a decrease in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 and dropped to 57,234 by 2010, indicating a decline of 9.22%. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 372 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a change of -4.3%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population reduced from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, down by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #57,234 | -9.22% |
| Count | 372 | 356 | -4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dozer
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Dozer has shifted over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 80.91% of the Dozers identified as White, which increased slightly to 82.30% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Black accounted for 17.20% in 2000; however, this number reduced significantly to 11.24% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The Hispanic representation was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 4.21% by 2010. Finally, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities was zero in 2000, but it climbed to 1.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.91% | 82.3% | 1.72% |
| Black | 17.2% | 11.24% | -34.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |