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

Dosch, 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 Dosch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dosch in America

Dosch is the 17851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dosch surname appeared 1,567 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dosch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dosch 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 Dosch

The surname DOSCH is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German word "dosch," meaning a bundle or a sheaf of grain or straw. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or a location associated with agriculture or farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DOSCH can be found in the Codex Traditionum Corbeiensium, a medieval manuscript from the Benedictine abbey of Corvey in modern-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, dating back to the 9th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a land grant or a property transaction.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name DOSCH appears in various historical records, such as land registries and tax rolls, across different regions of what is now modern-day Germany. One notable example is Johann Dosch, a merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg, who lived in the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, a branch of the DOSCH family settled in the Alsace region of France, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Dochtch" or "Dochtsche." One prominent figure from this era was Johann Dochtch, a scholar and theologian who attended the University of Basel and later became a Protestant reformer.

The 17th and 18th centuries saw the DOSCH name spread across various parts of Europe, including Switzerland and Austria. Hans Jakob Dosch, a Swiss painter and engraver born in 1667, was a notable figure during this period, known for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting religious scenes and landscapes.

In the 19th century, the DOSCH surname gained prominence in the United States, as German immigrants settled in various parts of the country. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was Johann Dosch, a farmer from Bavaria who arrived in Pennsylvania in the early 1800s.

Another notable figure from this era was Wilhelm Dosch, a German-American engineer and inventor born in 1845. He is credited with developing several innovations in the field of steam engine design and was granted numerous patents for his inventions.

Throughout its history, the surname DOSCH has been associated with a variety of professions and fields, including agriculture, commerce, academia, and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured and spread across different regions, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dosch

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

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

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