Explore the Family Name Dalmau
The meaning of Dalmau
Catalan: from the Latin personal name Dalmatius (see Dalmas).
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How common is the last name Dalmau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Dalmau' increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dalmau ranked 66,274th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 55,255th, marking a 16.63% increase. The count of people with the Dalmau surname also rose during this decade, from 279 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 33.33%. This shows that the surname's proportion per 100k population went up by 30.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #55,255 | 16.63% |
| Count | 279 | 372 | 33.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalmau
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dalmau also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 72.76% of individuals with the Dalmau surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage grew to 79.57% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased by 20.31%, from 22.94% in 2000 to 18.28% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black was 3.23% in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Dalmau surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.76% | 79.57% | 9.36% |
| White | 22.94% | 18.28% | -20.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |