Explore the Family Name Dimon
The meaning of Dimon
English (Somerset and Dorset): variant of Diamond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dimon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dimon has experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,272 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 28,380, marking a change of -12.3%. The total count of individuals with the surname Dimon also saw a decline from 920 people in 2000 to 841 in 2010, a change of -8.59%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Dimon per 100,000 population decreased by -14.71% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #28,380 | -12.3% |
| Count | 920 | 841 | -8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimon
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the Dimon surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the dominant group remained those identifying as White, which increased from 94.89% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those who identify as being of two or more races decreased significantly, by 54.62%, from 1.30% in 2000 to 0.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 0.77%, moving from 1.30% to 1.31%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black in 2010, down from 1.63% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 97.03% | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.31% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.59% | -54.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |