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

Dossin, 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 Dossin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dossin in America

Dossin is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dossin surname appeared 113 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 Dossin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dossin 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 Dossin

The surname DOSSIN originated in France during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "doussain," which referred to a wooden barrel or cask used for storing liquids like wine or beer. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who made or worked with these types of barrels.

One of the earliest known references to the DOSSIN name can be found in the tax records of the town of Dijon in Burgundy, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a family with the surname "Doucin," which is likely an earlier spelling variation of DOSSIN.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various legal documents and parish records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Picardy and Normandy. This indicates that the name had spread from its likely origins in Burgundy to other parts of the country.

One notable bearer of the DOSSIN surname was Jean Dossin, a French cartographer and geographer who lived from 1631 to 1711. He is best known for his detailed maps of the Mediterranean region, which were widely used by sailors and merchants during his time.

Another historical figure with this surname was Pierre Dossin, a French sculptor and artist who was active in the early 18th century. He is credited with creating several notable works, including sculptures adorning the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

In the 19th century, the DOSSIN name appears in records related to the French military. One example is Louis Dossin, a French army officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'honneur for his bravery in battle.

Over time, various spelling variations of the DOSSIN name emerged, such as Doucin, Doussin, and Doussain, likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during earlier periods.

While the DOSSIN surname is still found primarily in France, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly to former French colonies and territories like Canada, Belgium, and parts of Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dossin

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

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

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