2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dolwick
An English surname deriving from a place name, likely referring to someone from Dalwick.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Dolwick. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dolwick 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Dolwick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dolwick
The surname Dolwick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Doulwick or Dolwick, which was a small village or hamlet located in Lancashire, northern England.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dolwick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from the late 12th century, where a person named Richard de Dolwick is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the surname was already in use by this time and may have been derived from the place name Dolwick.
The name Dolwick is thought to be of Old English origin, possibly derived from the words "dol" meaning a valley or dell, and "wic" meaning a dwelling or settlement. This would suggest that the original place name Dolwick referred to a settlement situated in a valley or dell.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the name Dolwick or the place it was derived from. However, this does not necessarily mean that the name or place did not exist at that time, as many smaller settlements and hamlets were often overlooked or omitted from the survey.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Dolwick was John Dolwick, who was born in Lancashire, England, around 1520. He was a yeoman farmer and landowner in the village of Dolwick.
Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Dolwick (c. 1570-1640), who was a merchant and cloth trader from Lancashire. He was involved in the wool trade between England and the Netherlands, and his business activities contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Dolwick family settled in the town of Bolton, Lancashire. One member of this family, William Dolwick (1635-1712), was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and justice of the peace.
Moving into the 18th century, there was a Samuel Dolwick (1705-1785) who was a respected clergyman and vicar in the village of Dolwick. He played an important role in the religious life of the community and is remembered for his dedicated service to the parish.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Dolwick (1780-1856), who was a renowned author and poet from Lancashire. She published several volumes of poetry and was celebrated for her lyrical descriptions of the landscapes and rural life in the region.
Throughout its history, the surname Dolwick has maintained a strong presence in the northern counties of England, particularly in Lancashire and the surrounding areas. While it may not be a widely known surname on a national or global scale, it has deep roots in the local communities and regions where it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dolwick
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dolwick 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 Dolwick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dolwick
Dolwick 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+11 bearers (+10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,759 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,190 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.5%) | Up 1,759 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 9,190 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 Dolwick 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 | #143,149 | #152,339 | -6.4% |
| Count | 116 | 106 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dolwick bearers went from 116 to 106 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 9,190 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #152,339.
FAQ
Dolwick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dolwick?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Dolwick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Dolwick?
Dolwick ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Dolwick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Dolwick.
Has Dolwick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dolwick went from 116 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Dolwick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Dolwick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dolwick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Dolwick (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 Dolwick mean?
An English surname deriving from a place name, likely referring to someone from Dalwick. 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 Dolwick (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 have the last name Dolwick?
Find out how many people are called Dolwick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.