Find out how popular the last name Dahle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dahle.

Dahle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dahle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahle in America

Dahle is the 16687th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahle surname appeared 1,716 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dahle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dahle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dahle

The surname "DAHLE" is of Norwegian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Norse word "dalr", which means "valley" or "dale". This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to someone who lived in or near a valley or dale.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of Norway. Historical records from that time period, such as church registers and land records, mention individuals with the surname "DAHLE" or similar spellings like "DALLE" or "DAHL".

One notable historical reference to the name "DAHLE" can be found in the "Diplomat Norsk Slektshistorie" (The Norwegian Genealogical Dictionary), a comprehensive compilation of Norwegian family histories published in the late 19th century. This work includes several entries for individuals with the surname "DAHLE", indicating its widespread use throughout Norway.

In the 16th century, a prominent Norwegian scholar and writer named Anders Pedersen Dahle (1527-1589) gained recognition for his contributions to the Lutheran Reformation in Norway. He played a significant role in translating religious texts into the Norwegian language.

Another notable figure with this surname was Hans Dahle (1828-1890), a Norwegian politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1884 to 1885. He was instrumental in the establishment of parliamentary democracy in Norway.

In the realm of literature, Jørgen Dahle (1897-1971) was a renowned Norwegian author and poet. His works, such as "Hundrede års ensomhet" (One Hundred Years of Solitude), explored themes of isolation and loneliness in rural Norway.

The surname "DAHLE" can also be found in various place names throughout Norway, such as Dahle, a village in the municipality of Holmestrand, and Dahle, a former municipality now part of Asker.

Over the centuries, the name "DAHLE" has been carried by numerous individuals from different walks of life, including farmers, artisans, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of Norwegian cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dahle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dahle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dahle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dahle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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