Explore the Family Name Dybdahl
The meaning of Dybdahl
Norwegian: habitational name from a widespread farm name composed of dyb ‘deep’ + dal ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Johan.
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How common is the last name Dybdahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dybdahl has shown a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dybdahl was ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname and by 2010 it had risen to the 59,324th rank, indicating a change of 4.92%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 300 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, marking a 13.67% increase. This corresponds to a proportion per 100,000 people that increased from 0.11 to 0.12 over the same period, showing an upward trend in the use of the surname Dybdahl.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #59,324 | 4.92% |
| Count | 300 | 341 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dybdahl
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dybdahl presents a diverse landscape. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifying with this surname were white, though the percentage decreased slightly from 89.67% in 2000 to 86.51% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped from 3% to 2.64%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 6% to 5.87%. Interestingly, while there was no recorded Hispanic affiliation in 2000, by 2010, 4.69% of those with the Dybdahl name identified as such. No one with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.67% | 86.51% | -3.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6% | 5.87% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 2.64% | -12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |