Explore the Family Name Dyes
The meaning of Dyes
Variant of Dyess. Some characteristic forenames: German Uwe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dyes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Dyes' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,965, while in 2010, it dropped to 55,741, marking an 11.56% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 6.6%, from 394 in 2000 to 368 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dyes per 100,000 decreased by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #55,741 | -11.56% |
| Count | 394 | 368 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dyes
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in distribution among those with the surname 'Dyes'. In 2000, 53.55% identified as White, rising slightly to 54.89% in 2010. The Hispanic identity saw a significant increase of 35.27%, from 4.82% to 6.52%. The proportion identifying as Black decreased slightly from 37.06% to 36.14%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also decreased from 2.03% to 1.90%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname 'Dyes' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.55% | 54.89% | 2.5% |
| Black | 37.06% | 36.14% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 6.52% | 35.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.9% | -6.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |