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

Dossous, 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 Dossous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dossous in America

Dossous is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dossous surname appeared 293 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 Dossous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dossous 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 Dossous

The surname "DOSSOUS" is of French origin, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "dossous," which means "under" or "underneath." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or underneath a particular geographical feature, such as a hill or cliff.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "DOSSOUS" can be found in the records of the Béarn region of southwestern France, near the Pyrenees mountains. This area was historically populated by Gascon-speaking people, and the name may have been influenced by the Gascon language.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "DOSSOUS" was Jacques Dossous (1610-1682), a French philosopher and theologian. He was known for his works on moral philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another historical figure with the surname "DOSSOUS" was Pierre Dossous (1725-1795), a French architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Bordeaux, including the Grand Théâtre and the Place de la Bourse.

In the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Dossous (1835-1912) was a prominent French politician and journalist. He served as a member of the National Assembly and was known for his writings on social and political issues of the time.

Marie-Louise Dossous (1878-1949) was a French artist and sculptor, renowned for her works in bronze and marble. She exhibited her sculptures in various salons and exhibitions throughout her career, and some of her pieces can be found in museums and public spaces in France.

Another notable figure was Étienne Dossous (1903-1987), a French literary critic and scholar. He specialized in the works of French writers and poets from the 19th and 20th centuries and authored several books and articles on the subject.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the surname "DOSSOUS." The name has a long and rich history, reflecting its French origins and the diverse contributions of its bearers in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dossous

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

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

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