Explore the Family Name Dial
The meaning of Dial
1. Scottish: variant of Dalziel, representing the usual pronunciation of this name in Scotland. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of Irish Dyal, itself an altered form of Doyle. 3. Indian: Anglicized form of Dayal. It is also found in South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. 4. West African (Senegal): from the name of the Dial clan of the Fulani people, of unexplained etymology. The younger form of the clan name is Diallo.
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How common is the last name Dial in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dial has seen slight changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Dial ranked as the 2990th most common surname but dropped to 3287th by 2010, marking a decrease of about 9.93%. The total count of individuals with the Dial surname also saw a minor decline from 11,089 in 2000 to 10,997 in 2010, a drop of 0.83%. This indicated that the proportion of people with the Dial surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 9.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,990 | #3,287 | -9.93% |
| Count | 11,089 | 10,997 | -0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.11 | 3.73 | -9.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dial
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dial. In 2010, the majority of individuals with the Dial surname were identified as White, at 67.35%, an increase of 2.45% since 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black rose by 20.14% and 16.91% respectively. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the Dial surname who identify as Hispanic experienced a considerable decrease of 35.89% over the decade. There was a minor rise of 1.28% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 17.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.74% | 67.35% | 2.45% |
| Black | 10.41% | 12.17% | 16.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.36% | 9.48% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 11.34% | 7.27% | -35.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.06% | 17.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.67% | 20.14% |
Dial ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dial is British & Irish, which comprises 59.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.0%) and Scandinavian (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Indigenous American, Italian, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.0% |
| French & German | 21.0% |
| Scandinavian | 3.7% |
| Other | 16.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Dial
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dial have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
What Dial haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dial is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pritchard, Mahoney, Mccarthy, Griffiths, Mcmahon, Fennell, Fitzpatrick, Mcalister, Whalen, Cameron.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dial surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dial have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dial" Surname 45.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dial" Surname 32.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dial" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dial" Surname 19.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dial?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dial are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition