Explore the Family Name Dilmore
The meaning of Dilmore
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in Normandy and Brittany named La Mare (‘the pool’), preceded by the French preposition de ‘of’. Compare Delamar.
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How common is the last name Dilmore in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dilmore has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 39,885 in 2000, the name dropped to 44,193 in rank by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 518 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, a drop of nearly 6%. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 people has similarly decreased by about 10.53%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #44,193 | -10.8% |
| Count | 518 | 487 | -5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilmore
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Dilmore identified as White (95.37%), followed by Black (2.70%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had risen slightly to 96.51%, while the percentage identifying as Black had dropped to zero. Additionally, the census reported that by 2010, there were some individuals who identified with two or more races (1.44%). There were no individuals with the surname Dilmore who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 96.51% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |