Explore the Family Name Dilyard
The meaning of Dilyard
English: variant of Dillard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dilyard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dilyard saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 114,166 in popularity but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 150,452 representing a decline of almost 32%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 142 to 109 during this period, marking an approximate 23% drop. The proportion of individuals with the Dilyard surname per 100,000 population reduced by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #150,452 | -31.78% |
| Count | 142 | 109 | -23.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilyard
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dilyard, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly affiliated with individuals of White ethnicity. This association increased by approximately 4%, going from 90.14% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.93% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There was no notable change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 93.58% | 3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |