Explore the Family Name Dillworth
The meaning of Dillworth
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Dilworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dillworth in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dillworth has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 47,735 but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 52,482, indicating a fall of almost 10%. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight decline, from 417 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, which is a decrease of around 5%. This change resulted in a drop in proportion per 100,000 people, going down by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #52,482 | -9.94% |
| Count | 417 | 395 | -5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dillworth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dillworth has seen some significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by more than 60%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing by over 170%. However, individuals identifying as white decreased by just over 8%, and those identifying as black dropped slightly by 1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.55% | 52.91% | -8.06% |
| Black | 37.65% | 37.22% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 5.06% | 62.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.29% | 174.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |