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

Dorsette, 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 Dorsette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorsette in America

Dorsette is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorsette surname appeared 156 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 Dorsette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorsette to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dorsette

The surname Dorsette has its origins in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dorser," which means "to carry on one's back." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked as a porter or carrier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dorsette can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Dorse," a variant spelling, in this historical document.

During the Middle Ages, the Dorsette family was prominent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany. Several members of the family are mentioned in local records and chronicles from that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Dorsette (1320-1387) was a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. He played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Dorsette was Pierre Dorsette (1492-1568), a French soldier and military commander who served under King Francis I during the Italian Wars. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

Moving forward to the 17th century, Jacques Dorsette (1615-1678) was a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding regions.

In the 18th century, Marie Dorsette (1738-1815) was a celebrated French painter and portraitist, known for her exquisite works depicting the aristocracy and upper-class society of her time.

The name Dorsette has also been documented in other parts of Europe, including England, where it may have originated from French settlers or immigrants. One notable figure was William Dorsette (1790-1856), an English author and poet who gained recognition for his romantic writings and literary works.

While the surname Dorsette has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other regions, as a result of migration and settlement patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorsette

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

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 Dorsette 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dorsette has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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