Explore the Family Name Dozier
The meaning of Dozier
1. Altered form of French Dauge or Daugé or perhaps of some other similar surname. This surname is also very common among African Americans. 2. Variant of Doshier, a surname of German origin. 3. In some cases possibly also French: from Old French osier ‘osier, willow’, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, applied as a topographic name for someone who lived near a plantation of willows. History: Many of the American Doziers trace their origin to Leonard d’Auge (possibly d’Augé) or Dozier from France, who died in 1693 in Westmoreland County, VA. His name is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (as Léonard d’Auge or Dauge or Dozier) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America (as Leonard Dozier).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dozier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dozier has seen some shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname slipped slightly, dropping from 2195 to 2259, a change of -2.92%. However, the count (or number of people with this last name) actually increased during this time period, rising from 15,207 to 16,091, marking a growth of 5.81%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Dozier per 100,000 people decreased by -3.37%, moving from 5.64 to 5.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,195 | #2,259 | -2.92% |
| Count | 15,207 | 16,091 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.64 | 5.45 | -3.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dozier
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dozier also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The largest increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 55.48%. The Black ethnicity also saw a slight increase of 0.79%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by -4.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.12% | 47.49% | 0.79% |
| White | 48.58% | 46.56% | -4.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.71% | 28.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.41% | 55.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.47% | 27.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.37% | 42.31% |
Dozier ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dozier is British & Irish, which comprises 51.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.0%) and Nigerian (6.9%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Italian, and Angolan & Congolese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.6% |
| French & German | 18.0% |
| Nigerian | 6.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Dozier
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dozier have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 77.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 77.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 76.70% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 76.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 76.30% |
What Dozier haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dozier is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-CTS6397 and I-M253, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Penrose, Crabtree, Sherman, Cameron, Simms, Howe, Sims, Lacey, Morgan, Phillips.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dozier surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dozier have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dozier" Surname 34.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dozier" Surname 28.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dozier" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dozier" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dozier?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dozier are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition