Explore the Family Name Dallis
The meaning of Dallis
Scottish: variant of Dallas. This form is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dallis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dallis had a relatively low popularity in the United States during the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, it was ranked 52,500th nationally and by 2010 it had slipped to 61,899th place, a drop of 17.9%. The number of individuals with the Dallis surname also decreased from 371 to 324, a reduction of 12.67%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dallis per 100,000 inhabitants dropped from 0.14 to 0.11, a decrease of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #61,899 | -17.9% |
| Count | 371 | 324 | -12.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dallis
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest percentage of individuals with the Dallis surname identified as White, although this group saw a decrease of 8.4% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, albeit with a slight decrease in representation over the same period. During this time, there were no individuals with the surname Dallis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 3.77% to 7.72%. Hispanic representation also increased, though more modestly, from 1.62% to 2.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.04% | 60.49% | -8.4% |
| Black | 28.03% | 26.85% | -4.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.77% | 7.72% | 104.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.16% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |