Explore the Family Name Dichoso

The meaning of Dichoso

Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish dichoso ‘happy’.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Dichoso in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dichoso has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dichoso ranked 81,700 in terms of widespread use, but by 2010 it had climbed to 68,345, marking a 16.35% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also went up from 215 to 288 during the same period, representing a significant growth rate of 33.95%. The proportion per 100,000 population also increased by 25%, moving from 0.08 to 0.1.

20002010Change
Rank#81,700#68,34516.35%
Count21528833.95%
Proportion per 100k0.080.125%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dichoso

Regarding the ethnicity of the bearers of the surname Dichoso, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, an identity that saw an increase of 6.70% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced a decrease of 36.56% in the same period, while those identifying as White saw a decline of 25.38%. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic also shrank by 36.20%, whereas those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander82.33%87.85%6.7%
Two or More Races9.3%5.9%-36.56%
White4.65%3.47%-25.38%
Hispanic3.26%2.08%-36.2%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%