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

Dollerschell, 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 Dollerschell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dollerschell in America

Dollerschell is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dollerschell surname appeared 107 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 Dollerschell.

The history of the last name Dollerschell

The surname Dollerschell is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century in the southern regions of modern-day Germany. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German words "doller," meaning "wild" or "reckless," and "schell," meaning "bell" or "loud noise." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a boisterous or rambunctious personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dollerschell name can be found in the archives of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hans Dollerschell is mentioned in a document dated 1537. In the same region, there are also records of a family named Dollerschell residing in the village of Neuhausen in the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Dollerschell name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with references found in various church records and tax registers. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Dollerschell (1612-1687), a scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, and Margaretha Dollerschell (1627-1703), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Augsburg.

In the 18th century, the Dollerschell name gained prominence in the city of Frankfurt, where several members of the family were successful merchants and bankers. One of the most notable figures was Wilhelm Dollerschell (1742-1818), a wealthy financier and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the city.

As the 19th century dawned, the Dollerschell name continued to be found across Germany, with some members of the family immigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Carl Dollerschell (1821-1897), a skilled watchmaker from Saxony who settled in New York City and founded a successful business.

Other notable bearers of the Dollerschell surname include Johanna Dollerschell (1854-1932), a pioneering female journalist and women's rights activist from Berlin, and Hans Dollerschell (1889-1971), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Munich.

Throughout its history, the Dollerschell name has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dollerschell

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

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

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