Explore the Family Name Diddle
The meaning of Diddle
1. English: possibly a variant of Dudley. Compare Aduddell. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Dittel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diddle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diddle has seen a slight decrease in rank but an increase in count between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,553 and by 2010, it fell to 59,017, marking a decline of 0.79%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Diddle surname increased from 324 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, a growth of 5.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #59,017 | -0.79% |
| Count | 324 | 343 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diddle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Diddle is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.84% identified as White and this figure slightly rose to 98.54% by 2010. The changes in other ethnic identities were negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons, with no recorded percentage changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 98.54% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |