Explore the Family Name Dillion
The meaning of Dillion
Irish and English: possibly a variant of Dillon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dillion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dillion decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 15,024 to 16,407, marking a change of -9.21%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 1,804 in 2000 to 1,754 in 2010, showing a -2.77% change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Dillion per 100k people declined by -11.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,024 | #16,407 | -9.21% |
| Count | 1,804 | 1,754 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dillion
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dillion. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.39 to 0.57), belonging to two or more races (1.39 to 1.77), Hispanic (1.61 to 2.45), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.05 to 3.02). However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White (78.66 to 76.57) and Black (15.91 to 15.62). These changes reflect evolving patterns of ethnic identities associated with the surname Dillion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.66% | 76.57% | -2.66% |
| Black | 15.91% | 15.62% | -1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 3.02% | 47.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.45% | 52.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.77% | 27.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.57% | 46.15% |