Explore the Family Name Dirlam
The meaning of Dirlam
German: habitational name from a place called Dirlammen near Lauterbach in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Dirlam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dirlam saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,058th in popularity and fell to 71,478th by 2010; this represents a decline of 17.07%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased within this period from 308 to 273, a drop of 11.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Dirlam surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #71,478 | -17.07% |
| Count | 308 | 273 | -11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dirlam
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Dirlam, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is largely tied to those identifying as White. This group increased from 91.23% in 2000 to 93.41% in 2010. The census data showed no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. People identifying with two or more races comprised 2.92% in 2000 but had dropped to zero by 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 3.90% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.23% | 93.41% | 2.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 3.66% | -6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |