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

Dolieslager, 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 Dolieslager surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dolieslager in America

Dolieslager is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dolieslager surname appeared 110 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 Dolieslager.

The history of the last name Dolieslager

The surname DOLIESLAGER originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of South Holland, around the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "dollen" meaning "to frolic" or "to fool around," and "slager" meaning "butcher." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who was a jovial or playful butcher.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DOLIESLAGER name can be found in a church register from the town of Delft, dated 1593. The entry lists a couple named Johannes DOLIESLAGER and Anneke van der Meer, who had their son baptized that year.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the city of Rotterdam. For instance, a merchant named Pieter DOLIESLAGER is mentioned in shipping records from 1647, indicating his involvement in the thriving maritime trade of that era.

During the Dutch Golden Age, a notable figure bearing the DOLIESLAGER surname was Jan DOLIESLAGER, a painter born in Leiden in 1625. While not among the most famous artists of the time, his works depicting Dutch landscapes and genre scenes are still appreciated by art historians and collectors today.

Another noteworthy individual with this surname was Hendrik DOLIESLAGER, a military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies during the late 18th century. He played a role in the Dutch colonial efforts in the region and was commended for his bravery in several battles against local resistance.

In the 19th century, the DOLIESLAGER name can be found in various records from the Netherlands, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One prominent individual was Dirk DOLIESLAGER, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Amsterdam, born in 1820. He made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and was known for his support of educational initiatives.

Over time, the DOLIESLAGER surname has spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Dutch emigration and colonization. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Netherlands, where it has been a part of the cultural landscape for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dolieslager

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

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 Dolieslager 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.

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

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