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

Dockstader, 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 Dockstader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dockstader in America

Dockstader is the 24075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dockstader surname appeared 1,046 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 Dockstader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dockstader 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 Dockstader

The surname Dockstader has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "dock" meaning a dock or pier, and "stadt" meaning a town or city. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked near a dock or port town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Hamburg, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared as "Dockstaeder," which was likely an earlier spelling variation.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread across various regions of Germany, particularly in the northern coastal areas near the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. This further reinforces the connection between the name and maritime activities or settlements.

The Dockstader name is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johann Dockstader (1634-1702), a German merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of the Hanseatic League's trade routes.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Dockstader (1798-1872), a German Lutheran theologian and scholar who authored several influential works on biblical exegesis and church history.

In the 19th century, the Dockstader name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, as well as in North America, likely due to immigration. One example is Carl Dockstader (1821-1889), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the iconic Flatiron Building.

The Dockstader surname can also be found in historical records from the Netherlands, where it may have been spelled as "Dockstaeder" or "Docksteder." One notable Dutch individual with this name was Pieter Dockstader (1765-1837), a renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Another significant figure was Hans Dockstader (1912-1998), a German-born American linguist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of Native American languages and cultures, particularly in the southwestern United States.

Throughout its history, the Dockstader surname has maintained a strong connection to maritime and coastal regions, reflecting its origins and the occupations or locations associated with its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dockstader

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

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 Dockstader 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 Dockstader 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 Dockstader was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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