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

Dunshie, 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 Dunshie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dunshie in America

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

The Dunshie 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 Dunshie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dunshie 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 Dunshie

The surname Dunshie has its origins in Scotland, where it first appeared in written records during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "dùn," meaning a fortified hill or fort, and the word "sith," which means a fairy mound or hillock. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a location near a fairy mound or fortified hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented the Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In this document, the name is spelled as "Dunschyth." Over time, various spellings emerged, such as "Dunsheath," "Dunshith," and the modern spelling, "Dunshie."

The Dunshie surname is closely associated with the Perthshire region of Scotland, where it is believed to have originated. Several notable individuals bearing this name have been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest was John Dunshie, who was born in Perth in the late 15th century and served as a magistrate in the city.

Another notable bearer of the Dunshie name was Robert Dunshie, a Scottish merchant who lived in the 16th century. He was a successful trader and landowner in the Perthshire area and played a significant role in the local community.

In the 17th century, the Dunshie family produced several clergymen, including Reverend William Dunshie, who was the minister of the parish of Kinclaven in Perthshire from 1635 to 1670. His son, James Dunshie, followed in his footsteps and served as the minister of the parish of Crieff from 1680 to 1712.

During the 18th century, the Dunshie surname appears in various records related to the Scottish Highlands. One notable figure was Duncan Dunshie, who was born in Inverness-shire in 1725 and served as a Highland chieftain and landowner in the region.

In the 19th century, the Dunshie family continued to be prominent in Scotland, with several members achieving recognition in various fields. One such individual was Alexander Dunshie, a renowned Scottish artist born in Dundee in 1835. He was known for his landscape paintings depicting the Scottish Highlands and coastal regions.

While the Dunshie surname has its roots firmly planted in Scotland, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Scottish heritage and continues to be associated with the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Scottish Highlands and Perthshire region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dunshie

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

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

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