Explore the Family Name Dilts
The meaning of Dilts
Altered form of German Dils and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding and cognate) surname, such as Dilz (see Diltz 1). Compare Diltz 2. History: Most, if not all, of the Diltses trace their origin to one or another of the brothers Wilhelm and Johann Peter Dils (also Dilss) from Urbach, Germany, who settled with their families in NJ in the first half of the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Dilts in the United States?
The surname Dilts ranked 12,938 in the year 2000 and slightly dipped in popularity to rank 13,210 in the year 2010, representing a 2.1% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 2,177 in 2000 to 2,314 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.29%. The proportion of people named Dilts per 100k decreased by 3.7%, moving from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,938 | #13,210 | -2.1% |
| Count | 2,177 | 2,314 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.78 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilts
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dilts experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.41% in 2000 to 93.99% in 2010. Those who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.84% to 3.07%. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, climbing from 1.24% to 1.34%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were previously unrecorded in 2000 but registered at 0.30% and 0.39% respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.06% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.99% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.07% | 66.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.34% | 8.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0.91% | -14.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |