Explore the Family Name Dalen
The meaning of Dalen
1. Norwegian: from a very widespread farm name meaning ‘the valley’, the singular definite form of dal ‘valley’. 2. Swedish (mainly Dalén): ornamental name from dal ‘valley’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. See also Dahlen. 3. Dutch: variant of Van Dalen without the preposition van ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Einer, Lars.
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How common is the last name Dalen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dalen" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dalen ranked 32,202 in popularity with a count of 675, representing 0.25 per 100k of the population. By 2010, although the rank had fallen to 34,149, the count was nearly steady at 665, accounting for 0.23 per 100k of the population; this represented a minor change of -6.05% in ranking and -1.48% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,202 | #34,149 | -6.05% |
| Count | 675 | 665 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dalen", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 95.56% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among Hispanic and Black populations saw notable increases over the decade, moving from 1.33% to 1.65% and from 0.74% to 1.65%, respectively. People identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.63% to 1.50%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.68% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.65% | 24.06% |
| Black | 0.74% | 1.65% | 122.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.5% | -7.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |