Explore the Family Name Dile
The meaning of Dile
1. Probably English: variant of Dial. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Deil or Diel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dile in the United States?
The surname Dile, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 45,735 in 2000 to 50,659 in 2010, indicating a change of -10.77%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 440 to 412, which signifies a -6.36% change. Also, the proportion of people named Dile per 100,000 also declined by 12.5% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #50,659 | -10.77% |
| Count | 440 | 412 | -6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dile
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dile, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname are white, but this percentage decreased slightly from 93.86% to 91.50%. Meanwhile, there was significant growth in the Hispanic population with this surname, from 1.59% to 4.37%, marking a 174.84% increase. The portion of individuals identifying as Black, however, slightly reduced from 2.73% to 2.43%. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, and the percentage of people identifying as two or more races fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 91.5% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 4.37% | 174.84% |
| Black | 2.73% | 2.43% | -10.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |