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

Dossie, 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 Dossie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dossie in America

Dossie is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dossie surname appeared 181 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 Dossie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dossie 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 Dossie

The surname Dossie has its origins in England and dates back to the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "dossier," which means "bundle" or "package." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who carried bundles or packages as part of their occupation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dossie can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a person named William Dossie is listed. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332 in Warwickshire, where a John Dossie is mentioned.

In the 16th century, the name Dossie was particularly prevalent in the county of Gloucestershire. This is evidenced by the records of the Guild of Weavers in Gloucester, which include several individuals with the surname Dossie who were members of the guild during this period.

One notable person with the surname Dossie was Robert Dossie, born in 1717 in Coventry, Warwickshire. He was a renowned chemist and author who wrote several influential works on chemistry and the arts, including "The Handmaid to the Arts" published in 1758.

Another individual worth mentioning is William Dossie, born in 1680 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Bristol in the early 18th century.

The name Dossie can also be found in various place names throughout England, such as Dossie Lane in Gloucestershire and Dossie Hill in Worcestershire. These place names may have been derived from individuals bearing the surname Dossie who once lived or owned land in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Dossie include John Dossie, born in 1662 in Gloucestershire, who was a respected clergyman and author of several religious works, and Samuel Dossie, born in 1710 in Warwickshire, who was a skilled artisan and inventor known for his work in the field of glassmaking.

Throughout its history, the surname Dossie has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. While its origins may be rooted in an occupational reference, the name has become an integral part of English surname history and continues to be carried by individuals worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dossie

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dossie, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!