Explore the Family Name Dyal
The meaning of Dyal
1. Scottish: variant of Dial (see Dalziel). 2. Irish: variant of Doyle. 3. Indian: variant of Dayal. Compare Dial.
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How common is the last name Dyal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dyal experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dyal was ranked 13,712th in terms of popularity, but it fell to the 14,299th position ten years later, marking a change of -4.28%. However, the number of people bearing this surname actually increased from 2,028 in 2000 to 2,093 in 2010, a rise of 3.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 5.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,712 | #14,299 | -4.28% |
| Count | 2,028 | 2,093 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.71 | -5.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dyal
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been some shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dyal. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw an increase by 68.74% and 37.53%, respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased significantly by 55.34%. The largest group, Whites, also experienced a slight decrease of 3.00%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 3.50%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with a change of 205.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.75% | 83.18% | -3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.19% | 7.07% | 68.74% |
| Black | 3.65% | 5.02% | 37.53% |
| Two or More Races | 4.59% | 2.05% | -55.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.48% | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 1.19% | 205.13% |