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

Dorwart, 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 Dorwart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorwart in America

Dorwart is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorwart surname appeared 538 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 Dorwart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorwart 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 Dorwart

The surname Dorwart has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "dor" meaning "village" and "wart" meaning "guard" or "watchman," indicating that the original bearers of this surname likely held a position as a village guard or watchman.

The name Dorwart can be traced back to various regions in Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Saxony, where it was commonly found in historical records and documents. In the late 16th century, a notable individual named Hans Dorwart (born circa 1570) was mentioned in the town records of Nürnberg as a respected member of the local militia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dorwart surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Eisenach, where a certain Johann Dorwart (1612-1687) was listed as a prominent citizen and landowner. This particular record provides insight into the spread and establishment of the name in central Germany during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Dorwart surname gained further recognition when a notable scholar and theologian, Friedrich Dorwart (1726-1798), published several influential works on religious philosophy and ethics. His writings were widely circulated and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another significant figure bearing the Dorwart surname was Karl Dorwart (1801-1876), a renowned German architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Dresden, including the Semperoper (Semper Opera House) and the Zwinger Palace.

As the Dorwart family dispersed throughout various regions of Germany over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Dorwarth, Dorwardt, and Dorwarth. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent, reflecting the historical role of village guards or watchmen.

It is important to note that while this surname has deep roots in Germany, it has also been adopted and carried by individuals of various nationalities and backgrounds throughout history, further diversifying its geographical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorwart

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

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

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