Explore the Family Name Dillinger
The meaning of Dillinger
1. German: habitational name for someone from Dillingen near Augsburg or Tüllingen in Baden. 2. English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Drellingore in Kent, recorded as Dillynger in 1264, from the Old English personal name Dylla + -ing-, denoting association, + Old English ōra ‘hill slope’.
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How common is the last name Dillinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dillinger saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,291st among all surnames in the United States, while by 2010, it had climbed slightly to 11,248th place. This represents a positive change of 0.38%. The actual number of people with this last name also increased in this period, from 2,568 to 2,811, marking a growth of 9.46%. However, the proportion of Dillingers per 100,000 people remained a steady 0.95.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,291 | #11,248 | 0.38% |
| Count | 2,568 | 2,811 | 9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dillinger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dillinger. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.11% in 2000 and 94.38% in 2010. This represented a slight decrease of 1.80% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, almost doubling from 1.09% to 1.96%, marking the highest increase among all ethnicities. The number of people identifying as Black or of two or more races also increased, with the latter rising from 1.09% to 1.35%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native made up a small portion of Dillingers, with both groups seeing a minor change between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.38% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.96% | 79.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.35% | 23.85% |
| Black | 0.66% | 1.32% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.57% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.43% | -21.82% |