Explore the Family Name Dilbert
The meaning of Dilbert
1. Possibly an altered form of English or Irish Dilworth. This surname is also found in the Cayman Islands. 2. Possibly also an altered form of some similar (like-sounding) French surname, such as Delbert. As a Hispanic surname, found mainly in Honduras, it may originate from Catalonia where it is very rare.
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How common is the last name Dilbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dilbert has increased mildly in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd and rose to 53,913th by 2010, marking a change of 1.34 percent. The count of people with the surname also saw an increase from 353 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, growing by 8.5 percent. However, the proportion of the population with the name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #53,913 | 1.34% |
| Count | 353 | 383 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilbert
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identified as "White" with the Dilbert surname decreased by 5.72 percent, making up 35.25 percent of the total in 2010 compared to 37.39 percent in 2000. Those who identified as "Black" decreased marginally by 1.35 percent from 36.26 percent in 2000 to 35.77 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as "Hispanic" increased from 20.4 percent to 23.5 percent, a rise of 15.2 percent. Those identifying with "Two or more races" decreased from 4.82 percent to 4.18 percent, marking a decrease of 13.28 percent. There were no individuals who identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.26% | 35.77% | -1.35% |
| White | 37.39% | 35.25% | -5.72% |
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 23.5% | 15.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.82% | 4.18% | -13.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |