2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dollhopf
A German surname likely derived from a geographical location or house name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Dollhopf. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dollhopf 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Dollhopf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollhopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dollhopf
The surname Dollhopf is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old German words "dol" meaning "valley" and "hopf" meaning "small hill" or "mound." The combination of these words suggests that the name initially referred to individuals who lived in a valley surrounded by small hills or mounds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dollhopf can be found in a German census record from the late 15th century, where a certain Hans Dollhopf was listed as a resident of a small town near the Rhine River. It is possible that this Hans Dollhopf may have been a farmer or landowner in the area, as the name's connection to geographical features like valleys and hills would have been significant during that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Dollhopf (1525-1592) was a respected blacksmith and metalworker in the city of Nuremberg. His skilled craftsmanship contributed to the city's reputation as a center for metalwork and innovation during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, a prominent family with the Dollhopf surname resided in the town of Oberndorf, located in what is now the state of Bavaria. Records indicate that they were landowners and played an influential role in the local community.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Dollhopf (1781-1856), a German philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the concept of idealism and its relationship to the natural world. His works were widely read and discussed among academic circles in the early 19th century.
In the late 19th century, a famous painter named Emilie Dollhopf (1867-1941) gained recognition for her striking landscapes and portraits. Her paintings were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe, and she is considered a significant figure in the German Impressionist movement.
While the surname Dollhopf may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots in Germany's valleys and hills remain a fascinating aspect of its etymology and origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dollhopf
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollhopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Dollhopf 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 Dollhopf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 102
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dollhopf
Dollhopf appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+21 bearers (+18.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,694 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-19 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+18.9%) | Up 9,694 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 18,174 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 Dollhopf 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 | #129,047 | #147,221 | -14.1% |
| Count | 132 | 113 | -14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dollhopf bearers went from 132 to 113 (-14.4% change). The surname moved down 18,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #147,221.
FAQ
Dollhopf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dollhopf?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Dollhopf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Dollhopf?
Dollhopf ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Dollhopf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Dollhopf.
Has Dollhopf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dollhopf went from 132 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 19 (-14.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Dollhopf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dollhopf, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Dollhopf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dollhopf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Dollhopf (2000, 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 Dollhopf mean?
A German surname likely derived from a geographical location or house name. 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 Dollhopf (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 many people share the surname Dollhopf?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.