Explore the Family Name Dzul
The meaning of Dzul
Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name, from a term meaning ‘stranger’, also ‘gentleman’. Compare Tzul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dzul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dzul has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dzul was ranked 82,691 in popularity with a count of 212, which equates to 0.08 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 54,178 and the count had risen to 381, or 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 34.48 in rank and a substantial 79.72 increase in the number of people bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #54,178 | 34.48% |
| Count | 212 | 381 | 79.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dzul
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dzul identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 88.68% of those with the surname Dzul identified as Hispanic. By 2010, this figure had risen slightly to 92.65%, showing an increase of 4.48%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 9.43% to 7.09%, a decrease of 24.81%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.68% | 92.65% | 4.48% |
| White | 9.43% | 7.09% | -24.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |