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

Dostaler, 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 Dostaler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dostaler in America

Dostaler is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dostaler surname appeared 114 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 Dostaler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dostaler 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 Dostaler

The surname Dostaler originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French word "dostal," which means "back" or "ridge." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a ridge or on the back side of a hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dostaler name can be found in the Livre Terrier de Philippeville, a historical document from the 13th century that recorded landowners and their properties in the region of Philippeville, France. This document mentions a landowner named Jean Dostaler, who owned a parcel of land near the village of Dostal.

In the 14th century, the Dostaler name appeared in several other historical records, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Aubin d'Angers, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Aubin in Angers, France. This record mentions a monk named Pierre Dostaler, who was a member of the abbey's community.

During the Renaissance period, the Dostaler name gained prominence in the region of Normandy, France. One notable figure from this time was Jacques Dostaler (1523-1589), a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Rouen.

Another prominent individual with the Dostaler surname was Marie-Anne Dostaler (1679-1745), a French-Canadian settler who was one of the first Europeans to establish a permanent settlement in the region that is now known as Quebec City, Canada.

In the 18th century, the Dostaler name spread across Europe, with several families bearing the surname living in various countries. One example is Johann Dostaler (1732-1801), a German philosopher and writer who was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the Dostaler name continued to spread throughout the centuries, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States and Australia. In the 19th century, a notable figure was William Dostaler (1821-1896), an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Chicago.

Overall, the surname Dostaler has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval France, where it likely originated as a reference to a geographical location. Over time, the name spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, with various individuals bearing the surname leaving their mark in fields such as commerce, religion, philosophy, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dostaler

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

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

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