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

Doser, 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 Doser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doser in America

Doser is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doser surname appeared 459 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 Doser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doser 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 Doser

The surname Doser has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "dose," which means a small container or receptacle. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold small containers or vials.

In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of residence. The name Doser likely emerged as a way to identify individuals involved in the crafting or trade of small containers, possibly used for storing spices, herbs, or other valuable goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doser can be found in the Bavarian town of Landshut, where a certain Hans Doser was listed as a resident in the town records dating back to 1367. This suggests that the name had already established itself in southern Germany by the late 14th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Doser was Johann Doser, a 16th-century German printer and publisher based in Nuremberg. He is known for publishing various religious texts and historical works during the Protestant Reformation era.

In the 17th century, the name Doser appears in the records of the city of Cologne, where a family by the name of Doser was involved in the trade of glassware and ceramics. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the crafting of small containers.

Moving into the 18th century, there is a record of a Jakob Doser, born in 1712 in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, who was a renowned clockmaker and craftsman. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants.

During the 19th century, the name Doser appears in various parts of Germany, with notable individuals such as Karl Doser (1819-1901), a German philosopher and writer who authored several works on ethics and metaphysics, and Heinrich Doser (1846-1924), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (Imperial Parliament).

While the surname Doser is predominantly found in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval German craftsmen and tradesmen who were involved in the production and trade of small containers, reflecting the name's occupational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doser

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

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

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