2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Dotsenko
A Ukrainian/Russian surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Donat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Dotsenko. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dotsenko surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Dotsenko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dotsenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dotsenko
The surname Dotsenko originated in Ukraine, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Ukrainian word "dotsya," meaning "daughter," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone's daughter or a female descendant.
The earliest known record of the Dotsenko surname can be found in the Cossack Regimental Registers from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, where several individuals bearing this name were listed as serving in the Cossack military formations. One notable example is Ivan Dotsenko, a Cossack officer who participated in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Dotsenko surname gained prominence in several regions of Ukraine, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country. Archival records from this period mention various Dotsenko families engaged in agriculture, trade, and other occupations.
One of the most famous individuals with the Dotsenko surname was Oleksandr Dotsenko (1846-1916), a Ukrainian writer, journalist, and public figure who actively promoted Ukrainian culture and language during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His literary works and advocacy efforts played a significant role in the Ukrainian national revival movement.
Another notable figure was Mykola Dotsenko (1882-1937), a Ukrainian playwright and theater director who made contributions to the development of Ukrainian theater in the early 20th century. His plays explored social themes and portrayed the lives of ordinary Ukrainians.
In the 20th century, the Dotsenko surname gained recognition in various fields, including science, arts, and sports. Hryhoriy Dotsenko (1919-1996) was a prominent Ukrainian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of low-temperature physics and superconductivity.
Vasyl Dotsenko (1929-2006) was a renowned Ukrainian sculptor known for his monumental works and sculptures depicting historical figures and themes from Ukrainian folklore. His sculptures can be found in various cities across Ukraine.
Lastly, Olena Dotsenko (born 1978) is a Ukrainian former professional basketball player who represented the Ukrainian national team and played in various European leagues, winning multiple championships and individual awards.
The Dotsenko surname has a rich history deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture and has been associated with notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dotsenko
Among Census respondents with the surname Dotsenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dotsenko bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dotsenko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dotsenko
Dotsenko appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dotsenko surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dotsenko bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Dotsenko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dotsenko?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Dotsenko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Dotsenko?
Dotsenko ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Dotsenko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dotsenko.
Has Dotsenko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dotsenko went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Dotsenko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dotsenko, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dotsenko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dotsenko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dotsenko (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dotsenko mean?
A Ukrainian/Russian surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name Donat. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dotsenko (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Dotsenko?
Find out how many people have the surname Dotsenko on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.