Explore the Family Name Dise
The meaning of Dise
1. English: variant of Dice. 2. Americanized form of German Deis and of its Dutch equivalent Dijs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dise in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dise witnessed subtle changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped slightly from 38,771 in 2000 to 39,717 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.44%. Meanwhile, the total count of individuals bearing the surname Dise modestly increased by 3.17%, from 536 in 2000 to 553 in 2010. Despite the rise in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.0% over the decade, indicating that the name's popularity did not keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #39,717 | -2.44% |
| Count | 536 | 553 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dise
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations among those with the surname Dise. In 2010, an Asian/Pacific Islander presence emerged where there was none in 2000. Additionally, the count of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also surfaced in 2010. Those who identified as being of two or more races experienced a decrease of 20.49%, while the Hispanic representation fell by 24.70%. White individuals constituted the majority in both years, though their percentage dropped marginally from 86.75% in 2000 to 85.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of Black individuals increased by 19.23% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.75% | 85.17% | -1.82% |
| Black | 7.28% | 8.68% | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 2.53% | -24.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.63% | -20.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |