Explore the Family Name Diss
The meaning of Diss
1. English (Essex, Middlesex, and Cambridgeshire): habitational name from Diss in Norfolk, from a Norman pronunciation of Middle English diche, Old English dīc ‘ditch, dike’ (see Dyke). 2. German: from a short form of the personal name Matthias.
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How common is the last name Diss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diss has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,735 and by 2010, its rank slid to 57,234, representing a change of -25.14%. Likewise, the number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 440 to 356 during the same period, marking a drop of -19.09%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #57,234 | -25.14% |
| Count | 440 | 356 | -19.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diss
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominance of white individuals with the surname Diss. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of white individuals increased slightly from 96.14% to 96.63%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals also rose from 1.14% to 1.40%. Hispanic representation appeared in 2010 at 1.69%, whereas there were no individuals of Hispanic ethnicity recorded in 2000. There were no significant changes in the other ethnic groups, with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native staying constant at 0%. The category of two or more races decreased from 1.59% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 96.63% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Black | 1.14% | 1.4% | 22.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |