2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Aldosari
A surname of Arabic origin indicating someone from the Al-Dosari tribe or region in the Arabian Peninsula.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Aldosari. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aldosari surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Aldosari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldosari, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.6%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aldosari
The surname ALDOSARI originated in the Arabian Peninsula and traces its roots back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic phrase "al-Dusari," which translates to "the one from Dusur," a region located in central Saudi Arabia. This region was known for its lush oases and fertile lands, making it an ideal place for early Arab settlements.
The earliest recorded instances of the name ALDOSARI can be found in various historical manuscripts and records from the medieval Islamic period. One notable example is the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies) compiled by the renowned Arab scholar al-Sam'ani in the 11th century. This work meticulously documented the lineages and ancestral histories of prominent Arab tribes and families.
During the 12th century, the ALDOSARI name appeared in the writings of the renowned Arab geographer and traveler, Ibn Jubayr. In his travelogue, he mentioned encountering members of the ALDOSARI family during his journey through the Arabian Peninsula, indicating their presence and influence in the region.
As the centuries passed, the ALDOSARI name spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and gained recognition for its association with influential figures. One notable individual was Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdulrahman ALDOSARI, a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 18th century. His teachings and writings on Islamic jurisprudence had a profound impact on the region.
Another prominent figure bearing the ALDOSARI name was Saleh bin Mohammed ALDOSARI, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. His poetic works were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and profound insights into the Arab cultural heritage.
In more recent history, the ALDOSARI family produced several distinguished academics and intellectuals. One such figure was Dr. Abdulrahman ALDOSARI, a renowned linguist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of Arabic language and literature in the 20th century.
Throughout its long history, the ALDOSARI name has been closely tied to the rich cultural and intellectual traditions of the Arabian Peninsula. Its origins can be traced back to the early days of Arab civilization, and it has been carried by numerous influential figures over the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the region's heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aldosari
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldosari, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.6%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Aldosari bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aldosari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.6% · 73
- Two or more races18.6% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.9% · 4
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aldosari
Aldosari appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,677 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aldosari surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,755 | 2.3% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aldosari bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,755.
FAQ
Aldosari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aldosari?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Aldosari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Aldosari?
Aldosari ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Aldosari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aldosari.
Has Aldosari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aldosari went from 102 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Aldosari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldosari, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.6%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aldosari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.6% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aldosari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.6%), Two or More Races (18.6%), Hispanic (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aldosari (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aldosari mean?
A surname of Arabic origin indicating someone from the Al-Dosari tribe or region in the Arabian Peninsula. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aldosari (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Aldosari?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Aldosari, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.