Explore the Family Name Dalling
The meaning of Dalling
English: 1. habitational name from Field Dalling or Wood Dalling in Norfolk, which was named in Old English as ‘the place of the people associated with a man named Dealla’. 2. patronymic from an early Middle English personal name Dalling (Old English Dealing) or perhaps from the Middle English personal name Daulin, a rhyming pet form of Rawlin ‘little Ralph’.
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How common is the last name Dalling in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Dalling" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 57,849 to 59,603, pointing to a decrease of about 3.03%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 329 to 339, marking a modest increase of 3.04%. This means that, despite its fall in ranking, the number of people named Dalling grew during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a drop from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,603 | -3.03% |
| Count | 329 | 339 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalling
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a notable shift over the same decade. While the percentage of people with the Dalling surname identifying as white decreased from 86.63% to 81.71%, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw an increase. The Hispanic group rose from 1.52% to 4.13% (a 171.71% increase), while Black representation increased from 9.12% to 11.5% (a 26.1% increase). Meanwhile, there was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. A new category appeared in 2010 indicating that 2.06% of people with the Dalling surname identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.63% | 81.71% | -5.68% |
| Black | 9.12% | 11.5% | 26.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 4.13% | 171.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |