2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dolieslager
A locational surname derived from a place name in the Netherlands.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Dolieslager. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dolieslager 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Dolieslager in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolieslager, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the city of Rotterdam.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dolieslager
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolieslager, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dolieslager 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 Dolieslager surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dolieslager
Dolieslager 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
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,900 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,900 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 Dolieslager 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 | #149,395 | #146,495 | 1.9% |
| Count | 110 | 114 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dolieslager bearers went from 110 to 114 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,900 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #146,495.
FAQ
Dolieslager surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dolieslager?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Dolieslager. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Dolieslager?
Dolieslager ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Dolieslager. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Dolieslager.
Has Dolieslager become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dolieslager went from 110 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Dolieslager?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolieslager, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Dolieslager in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dolieslager appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Dolieslager (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 Dolieslager mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in the Netherlands. 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 Dolieslager (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 common is the surname Dolieslager?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Dolieslager is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.