Explore the Family Name Dimmitt
The meaning of Dimmitt
English: perhaps an altered form of Dimmick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dimmitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dimmitt has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,832nd most popular, dropping minimally to 21,940th by 2010, a change of -0.49%. However, the count or number of individuals carrying the surname increased from 1,110 in 2000 to 1,183 in 2010, a growth of 6.58%. The proportion of people with the last name Dimmitt per 100,000 also slightly decreased from 0.41 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,832 | #21,940 | -0.49% |
| Count | 1,110 | 1,183 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimmitt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Dimmitt surname identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.22% to 95.01%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.35% to 1.94%, while those identifying as Black also increased from 0.45% to 0.68%. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity were less common, with both groups dropping to 0% by 2010. However, there was a significant increase in Dimmitts identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.08% to 1.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.01% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.94% | 43.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.52% | 40.74% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.68% | 51.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |