Explore the Family Name Dalgleish
The meaning of Dalgleish
Scottish (Midlothian and Selkirkshire): habitational name from a place near Selkirk, first recorded in 1383 in the form Dalglas, from Celtic dol- ‘field’ + glas ‘green’ (compare Glass 2).
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How common is the last name Dalgleish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dalgleish has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 38,587th most common surname, slipping slightly to 38,691st by 2010—a minor decrease of 0.27%. However, the total count of people bearing the surname increased from 539 to 571 during this period, showing a growth of 5.94%. This resulted in a minor dip in the proportion per 100,000 people, decreasing from 0.2 to 0.19, marking a change of -5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #38,691 | -0.27% |
| Count | 539 | 571 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalgleish
The ethnicity linked to the surname Dalgleish showed some dynamic changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A major portion of the Dalgleish population identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.03% to 95.27%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations within the Dalgleish surname recorded an emergence from 0 to 0.88%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 0 to 2.45%. However, the data shows a complete withdrawal of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.48% in 2000 to none in 2010. The Black population remains unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.27% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |