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

Dalgleish, 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 Dalgleish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalgleish in America

Dalgleish is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalgleish surname appeared 571 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dalgleish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalgleish 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 Dalgleish

The surname Dalgleish is of Scottish origin, originating in the Scottish Borders region. It is a habitation name derived from the lands of Dalgleish, which is located in the parish of Wilton, near Hawick in Roxburghshire. The name is believed to come from the Gaelic words 'dail' meaning field or meadow, and 'glais' meaning stream or brook, referring to the geographical features of the area.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing as 'de Dolglesshe' in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of homage rolls recording those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during his invasion of Scotland. This suggests that the Dalgleish family was well-established in the area by that time.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland in 1537 as 'Dalgleis'. The Dalgleish family was granted lands in the area by the Earl of Douglas, and they played a significant role in the local history and politics of the Scottish Borders region.

One notable figure with the surname Dalgleish was William Dalgleish (1722-1785), a Scottish landowner and entrepreneur who established the first commercial nursery in Scotland. He was a pioneer in the cultivation of fruit trees and introduced new varieties to the country.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Ogilvy Dalgleish (1832-1913), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was a generous benefactor to various charitable causes, including the establishment of the Dalgleish Trust to support education and medical research.

In the world of literature, George Dalgleish (1853-1926) was a Scottish poet and journalist known for his works in the Scots dialect. His most famous collection, 'Sangs o' the Heather,' celebrated the beauty of the Scottish landscape and rural life.

The name Dalgleish has also been associated with the military. Major-General Sir Edward Bruce Hay Dalgleish (1891-1970) was a British Army officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery.

Lastly, John Dalgleish (1886-1961) was a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Glasgow, including the former headquarters of the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society and the Hillhead High School.

Overall, the surname Dalgleish has a rich history rooted in the Scottish Borders region, with notable individuals spanning various fields such as agriculture, business, literature, military, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalgleish

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

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 Dalgleish 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 Dalgleish 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 Dalgleish was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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