Explore the Family Name Dimsdale
The meaning of Dimsdale
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Dimsdale in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, possibly named from Middle English dimple ‘dip in the ground’ + dale ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Dimsdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dimsdale has seen some shifts in popularity during the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the Dimsdale family name was ranked 57,544 in popularity and rose slightly to a ranking of 59,742 by 2010. This represents a decrease in rank by approximately 3.82%. However, the total count of individuals with the Dimsdale surname increased from 331 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, which is a rise of about 2.11%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #59,742 | -3.82% |
| Count | 331 | 338 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimsdale
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dimsdale surname primarily identifies as White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.98% of Dimsdales identified as White, although this dropped slightly to 94.97% by 2010. A small percentage (2.42% in 2000 and 2.66% in 2010) identified as Hispanic, showing an increase of 9.92% over the decade. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races showed no significant representation within the Dimsdale surname for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.97% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.66% | 9.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |