Explore the Family Name Dalia
The meaning of Dalia
Indian (Gujarat, Rajasthan): from the name of a clan in the Godha Jain community, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Anil, Mukund, Rachana, Raj, Satish.
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How common is the last name Dalia in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dalia has increased noticeably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,885th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had climbed to be the 34,801st most common—indicating a significant rise of 12.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 25.29%, from 518 people in 2000 to 649 in 2010. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, there were 0.19 people with the surname Dalia in 2000 and 0.22 in 2010, showing an increase of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #34,801 | 12.75% |
| Count | 518 | 649 | 25.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalia
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dalia, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (78.57%), followed by those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (9.65%) and Hispanic (7.72%). By 2010, while the White population still held a majority at 74.73%, there was a noticeable decline of 4.89%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander population saw an increase of 30.88% and those identifying with two or more races saw an impressive growth of 54.07%. The Hispanic population declined slightly by 10.23%, and the Black population experienced a modest increase of 14.07%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained static at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.57% | 74.73% | -4.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.65% | 12.63% | 30.88% |
| Hispanic | 7.72% | 6.93% | -10.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 4.16% | 54.07% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.54% | 14.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |