Explore the Family Name Dalisay
The meaning of Dalisay
Filipino: nickname from Tagalog dalisay ‘pure, immaculate’, referring to someone perceived to be chaste and virtuous.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dalisay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dalisay has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname leaped from 69,428 in 2000 to 55,841 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 19.57%. Furthermore, the count of individuals holding this surname increased by about 39.02% during this period, from 264 in 2000 to 367 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Dalisay per 100,000 also saw an increment of 20%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #55,841 | 19.57% |
| Count | 264 | 367 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalisay
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Dalisay. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, indicating little change in this category (88.26% in 2000 to 88.28% in 2010). However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as two or more races, from 3.41% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Similarly, those with white ethnic identity fell marginally from 3.41% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic population with this surname saw a substantial increase of 65.44%, rising from 3.79% in 2000 to 6.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Dalisay surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.26% | 88.28% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 6.27% | 65.44% |
| White | 3.41% | 3.27% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 1.63% | -52.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |