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Early Origins of the Dozier family

The surname Dozier was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dozier family

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Dozier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Häusier, D'Hosier, L'Hosier, Losier, Dossier, Dausier, Däusier, Dozier and many more.

Early Notables of the Dozier family

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Dozier Ranking

the United States, the name Dozier is the 2,045th most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1


Dozier migration to the United States +



Dozier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Timothy Dozier, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1764
Dozier Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Lewis D. Dozier, who landed in America, in 1906
  • Nettie Dozier, aged 26, who immigrated to America, in 1907
  • Virginia Dozier, aged 10, who landed in America, in 1907
  • Wm. T. Dozier, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
  • Leonida Byrd Dozier, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Dozier (post 1700) +

  • Henrietta Cuttino Dozier (1872-1947), American architect in Georgia and Florida, she is considered the first female architect
  • Hunter William Dozier (b. 1991), American professional baseball third baseman
  • Kimberly Dozier (b. 1966), American contributor to CNN, TIME Magazine, The Daily Beast and Associated Press
  • Perry "PJ" Dozier Jr. (b. 1996), American professional basketball player who started his career in 2017
  • Robert Lorenzo Dozier Jr. (b. 1985), American professional basketball player
  • William McElroy Dozier (1908-1991), American film and television producer, writer and actor
  • James Brian Dozier (b. 1987), American former professional baseball second baseman
  • William Henry "D.J." Dozier Jr. (b. 1965), American former professional National Football League (NFL) running back and Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder
  • Gilbert Lynel "Gil" Dozier (1934-2013), American attorney, businessman, farmer, and rancher
  • ... (Another 14 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


Suggested Readings for the name Dozier +

  • The Dozier Family of Lower Norfolk County: A Reference by Anne Maling.

  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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