Explore the Family Name Dalziel
The meaning of Dalziel
Scottish: variant of Dalzell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dalziel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dalziel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 34,459 in 2000, it fell to 36,477 in 2010, marking a change of -5.86%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 622 to 613 during this period, a drop of 1.45%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Dalziel per 100,000 people declined by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #36,477 | -5.86% |
| Count | 622 | 613 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dalziel
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dalziel. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 94.86% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. However, there were shifts among other ethnic identities. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 30.67%, while the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those from two or more races declined to zero and by 43.45% respectively. There were no changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the surname Dalziel, remaining at zero between both decennial censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 95.43% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.94% | 30.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0.82% | -43.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |