2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aldossary
Derived from the Arabic "al-Dossary," indicating a person from the town of Dossary in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Aldossary. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aldossary 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Aldossary in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldossary, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aldossary
The surname Aldossary is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have originated from the ancient region of Dossariyah, located in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "Dossar," which means "maker of armor" or "blacksmith."
In the early Islamic era, the Dossariyah region was renowned for its skilled armorers and blacksmiths, who crafted exceptional weapons and armor for warriors. The Aldossary name likely emerged as a byname for individuals hailing from this region or engaged in the trade of armor-making.
Historical records indicate that the Aldossary surname can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the expansion of the Arab caliphates. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, documenting the achievements of various Aldossary individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aldossary name is found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Masudi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He mentions an Aldossary warrior who fought valiantly in the battles against the Byzantine Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the Aldossary surname was Abu Bakr Aldossary, a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his influential works on the interpretation of Sharia law.
During the medieval period, the Aldossary name gained prominence in various parts of the Arab world, including present-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman. In the 14th century, an Aldossary family was known to have settled in the city of Mecca, where they became respected members of the local community.
One of the most famous individuals from the Aldossary lineage was Ahmed Aldossary, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. His poetry, which celebrated the beauty of the Arabian Peninsula and the virtues of Islamic teachings, was widely admired and studied in literary circles of the time.
In the 18th century, the Aldossary name was associated with the influential Al-Qassimi clan, a prominent family that ruled over parts of modern-day United Arab Emirates. Several members of the Aldossary family held influential positions within the Al-Qassimi court and played a significant role in shaping the region's political and cultural landscape.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aldossary
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldossary, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Aldossary 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 Aldossary surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.8% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aldossary
Aldossary 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,879 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 Aldossary 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 | #143,149 | #145,028 | -1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 116 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aldossary bearers went from 116 to 116 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #145,028.
FAQ
Aldossary surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aldossary?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Aldossary. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Aldossary?
Aldossary ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Aldossary. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Aldossary.
Has Aldossary become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aldossary went from 116 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Aldossary?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aldossary, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Aldossary in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.8% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aldossary appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.8%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Aldossary (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 Aldossary mean?
Derived from the Arabic "al-Dossary," indicating a person from the town of Dossary in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. 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 Aldossary (0.04 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 surname Aldossary?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.