Explore the Family Name Dials
The meaning of Dials
Altered form of Scottish Dial, with the addition of excrescent -s. Compare Diles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dials in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dials has increased in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 23,968 but by 2010, its rank had climbed to 21,672 marking a 9.58% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 983 in 2000 to 1,202 in 2010, which is a significant 22.28% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dials per 100,000 residents also saw an uptick from 0.36 to 0.41, a growth of 13.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #21,672 | 9.58% |
| Count | 983 | 1,202 | 22.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.41 | 13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dials
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends for the surname Dials. Back in 2000, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, by 2010, individuals in these ethnic groups accounted for 0.42% each. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races and having this surname grew by 47.06%, from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The percentage of white individuals with the surname Dials decreased slightly by 4.39%, while the Hispanic community experienced a substantial increase of 39.75%. Lastly, the black community's proportion also rose slightly from 23.09% in 2000 to 24.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.35% | 70.13% | -4.39% |
| Black | 23.09% | 24.13% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.41% | 39.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.5% | 47.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |