How common is the Dorsheimer surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Dorsheimer in the United States.

Are there Dorsheimer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 10 soldiers with the Dorsheimer surname appear in Civil War records.

Dorsheimer

Q: What does the surname Dorsheimer mean?

The surname Dorsheimer means "A person from Dorshheim or a similar place name, or one associated with a thorny location.". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Dorshheim or a similar place name, or one associated with a thorny location.

Etymology

Derived from a German place name combining Dors/Dorn (thorn) with -heim (home/settlement). The surname indicates geographic origin from a specific German settlement.

About the Dorsheimer Surname

A German topographic surname derived from a place name. The surname is relatively uncommon and primarily found in German-speaking communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions with limited distribution outside Germany.

Dorsheimer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dorsheimer Surname

Phillip Dorsheimer

1825–1897 Lawyer, Politician Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 800

War Records

10 soldiers with the Dorsheimer surname found in Civil War records.

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