2000
#107,038
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 154
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Dolejs
A Czech surname derived from the diminutive of the personal name "Dolejš".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 159 Americans carry the last name Dolejs. That puts it at #128,411 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,155,688 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dolejs 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
159
1 in 2,155,688
Census rank
#128,411
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
139
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 139 bearers of the surname Dolejs in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 128411th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolejs, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dolejs
The surname DOLEJS is of Czech origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Czech word "dolej," meaning "valley" or "lowland," indicating that the name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked in a valley or lowland area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DOLEJS can be found in the Beroun District Archives, which contain records of a family by that name living in the village of Liteň in the late 1500s. These archival documents provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of the early DOLEJS families, who were primarily involved in agriculture and rural trades.
The name DOLEJS also appeared in several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including church registers, land deeds, and tax records. One notable example is the birth record of Jan DOLEJS, born in 1682 in the town of Přeštice, located in what was then the Kingdom of Bohemia.
During the 19th century, the DOLEJS surname gained more prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was František DOLEJS (1811-1890), a Czech writer and journalist who played an important role in the Czech National Revival movement, advocating for the preservation and promotion of the Czech language and culture.
Another notable figure was Antonín DOLEJS (1857-1935), a Czech architect who designed several prominent buildings in Prague, including the neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum concert hall and the Church of St. Ludmila.
In the field of science, Karel DOLEJS (1896-1971) was a respected Czech mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the study of differential geometry and taught at Charles University in Prague for many years.
Moving into the 20th century, the DOLEJS name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Jaroslav DOLEJS (1926-2020), a Czech film director and screenwriter who directed several critically acclaimed films, including "The Joke" (1969) and "Report on the Party and the Guests" (1966).
While these examples highlight some of the notable individuals with the surname DOLEJS, it is important to note that the name has been borne by countless others throughout history, each with their own unique stories and contributions to their respective communities and societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dolejs
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolejs, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Dolejs 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 Dolejs surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 132
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dolejs
Dolejs appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
-12 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,552 places
2020
#128,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
-3 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 6,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #107,038 | 154 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | -12 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 14,552 places |
| 2020 | #128,411 | 139 | 0.05 | -3 bearers (-2.1%) | Down 6,821 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 Dolejs 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 | #121,590 | #128,411 | -5.6% |
| Count | 142 | 139 | -2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dolejs bearers went from 142 to 139 (-2.1% change). The surname moved down 6,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #128,411.
FAQ
Dolejs surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dolejs?
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the surname Dolejs. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,155,688 residents.
How common is Dolejs?
Dolejs ranks #128,411 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 139 people with the surname Dolejs. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (159), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Dolejs.
Has Dolejs become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dolejs went from 142 recorded bearers to 139. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #128,411.
What does the Census say about the background of Dolejs?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dolejs, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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 Dolejs in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (132 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dolejs appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (1.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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 Dolejs (2000, 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 Dolejs mean?
A Czech surname derived from the diminutive of the personal name "Dolejš". 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 Dolejs (0.05 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 common is the surname Dolejs?
Find out how many people are called Dolejs on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.