Find out how popular the last name Dobosz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dobosz.

Dobosz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dobosz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dobosz in America

Dobosz is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dobosz surname appeared 525 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dobosz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dobosz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dobosz

The surname DOBOSZ originates from Poland and has its roots in the Polish language. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "dobosz," which means "drummer" or "drummer-boy."

In ancient times, drummers played a crucial role in military operations, signaling orders and maintaining rhythm during battles. The surname DOBOSZ likely originated from an ancestor who served as a drummer in the Polish military or held a similar occupation related to drumming or music.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DOBOSZ can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie" (Castle Court Records) of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the 15th century. These historical records mention individuals with the surname DOBOSZ, suggesting its widespread use during that time period.

Throughout history, the DOBOSZ surname has been associated with notable figures. One such individual was Jan DOBOSZ (1554-1619), a Polish poet and translator who gained recognition for his literary works during the Renaissance era. Another prominent figure was Stanisław DOBOSZ (1617-1675), a Polish noble and military leader who served as a colonel in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army.

In the 18th century, the DOBOSZ surname gained further recognition with the birth of Józef DOBOSZ (1765-1827), a Polish Catholic priest and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of education and theology.

During the 19th century, the DOBOSZ surname continued to be prominent, with individuals like Tomasz DOBOSZ (1810-1892), a Polish painter and art educator who helped establish the School of Fine Arts in Warsaw.

Another notable bearer of the DOBOSZ surname was Wincenty DOBOSZ (1885-1940), a Polish military officer who served in the Polish Armed Forces during World War I and World War II. He played a crucial role in the defense of Warsaw against the German invasion in 1939.

The DOBOSZ surname has its roots in the Polish language and has been associated with individuals from various professions, including the military, arts, literature, and religion. Its historical significance can be traced back to medieval times, with records dating back to the 15th century, making it a surname with a rich and fascinating history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dobosz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dobosz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dobosz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dobosz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dobosz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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