Explore the Family Name Dildy
The meaning of Dildy
Variant of Dilday 1 or 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dildy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dildy has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,085 and dropped to 28,679 in 2010, marking a change of -5.89%. The number of people holding this surname also dipped slightly from 841 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, a decrease of -1.19%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by -9.68%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #28,679 | -5.89% |
| Count | 841 | 831 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dildy
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Dildy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races increased by 23.83% and 194.84% respectively. However, the percentage of Whites fell by -13.36% from 46.25% to 40.07%. Similarly, there were new instances of Hispanic and American Indian & Alaskan Native identities, which had no representation in 2000 but appeared in 2010 at 0.72% and 1.20% respectively. Despite these changes, the dominant ethnicity remains Black, which increased slightly from 49.11% in 2000 to 50.78% in 2010, marking a change of 3.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.11% | 50.78% | 3.4% |
| White | 46.25% | 40.07% | -13.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 4.57% | 194.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.14% | 2.65% | 23.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |