Explore the Family Name Dzialo

The meaning of Dzialo

Polish (Działo): nickname from działać ‘to do or act’, or alternatively a metonymic occupational name from działo ‘gun, cannon’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.

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How common is the last name Dzialo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dzialo has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from the 46,000th position to the 44,872nd, marking a 2.45% climb. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname expanded from 437 to 478, a rise of 9.38%. Regardless of these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.

20002010Change
Rank#46,000#44,8722.45%
Count4374789.38%
Proportion per 100k0.160.160%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dzialo

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dzialo, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group saw a minor increase from 97.48% in 2000 to 98.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname slightly decreased by 23.36%, dropping from 1.37% to 1.05%. There were no reported changes in percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during this decade.

20002010Change
White97.48%98.12%0.66%
Hispanic1.37%1.05%-23.36%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%