2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dollerschell
A German surname derived from a place name, likely originating from the Dollern region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Dollerschell. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dollerschell 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Dollerschell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollerschell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dollerschell
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollerschell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dollerschell 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 Dollerschell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dollerschell
Dollerschell 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,423 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,423 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 Dollerschell 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 | #152,628 | #150,205 | 1.6% |
| Count | 107 | 109 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dollerschell bearers went from 107 to 109 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,423 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,205.
FAQ
Dollerschell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dollerschell?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Dollerschell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Dollerschell?
Dollerschell ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Dollerschell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Dollerschell.
Has Dollerschell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dollerschell went from 107 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Dollerschell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollerschell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Dollerschell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dollerschell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Dollerschell (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 Dollerschell mean?
A German surname derived from a place name, likely originating from the Dollern region. 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 Dollerschell (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 Dollerschell?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Dollerschell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.