Explore the Family Name Dildine
The meaning of Dildine
Perhaps an altered form of German Dingeldein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dildine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dildine saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,590th most popular name but fell to the 22,559th spot by 2010, marking a change of -4.49%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Dildine actually increased from 1,126 to 1,139 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 1.15%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #22,559 | -4.49% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,139 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dildine
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dildine also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals identifying as 'White' remained relatively stable at around 93.78% in 2000 to 92.45% in 2010, there were notable increases within the 'Hispanic' and 'Two or more races' categories, with increases of 135.21% and 31.55% respectively. The number of individuals identifying as 'Black' and 'Asian/Pacific Islander', although previously nonexistent in 2000, recorded some presence in the 2010 census. Conversely, those identifying as 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' declined from 2.93% to 2.11%, a decrease of -27.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.45% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.46% | 31.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.93% | 2.11% | -27.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.67% | 135.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |