2000
#99,725
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 168
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Dalle
A surname derived from the French word for "valley" or "dale".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 202 Americans carry the last name Dalle. That puts it at #107,521 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,696,804 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dalle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
202
1 in 1,696,804
Census rank
#107,521
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
176
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 176 bearers of the surname Dalle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 107521st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Black (12.5%) and Hispanic (10.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dalle
The surname DALLE is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Verona. The name is derived from the Italian word "dalla," which means "from the" or "originating from."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DALLE can be found in the Venetian archives from the year 1296, where a certain "Giovanni dalle Vigne" was mentioned. This reference suggests that the name was likely associated with a specific location or vineyard, which was a common practice in medieval times.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various documents and records across northern Italy. For example, in 1348, a merchant named "Niccolò dalle Bande" was recorded in the Florentine archives, indicating that the surname may have been linked to a specific neighborhood or district within a city.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname DALLE. One such figure was Antonio Dalle Masegne (1420-1498), a renowned Venetian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Venice, including the Basilica di San Marco.
Another prominent bearer of the surname was the Italian painter and engraver, Giuseppe Dalle Colombe (1592-1638), who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the DALLE surname gained prominence in the world of literature. One of the most celebrated figures was the Italian poet and librettist, Pietro Dalle Vigne (1625-1692), who wrote several operas and plays that were performed in the prestigious theaters of Venice and Milan.
As the name spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Dalli, Dallei, and Dalles. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.
Over the centuries, the DALLE surname has been associated with numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and military leaders. Some notable examples include the Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Dalle Vigne (1840-1912), the Italian politician and journalist, Giuseppe Dalle Molle (1856-1923), and the Italian general, Enrico Dalle Lame (1879-1945), who played a significant role in the Italian campaigns during World War I.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dalle
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Black (12.5%) and Hispanic (10.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Dalle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dalle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.6% · 119
- Black or African American12.5% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino10.2% · 18
- Two or more races5.7% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dalle
Dalle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-40 bearers (-23.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 32,481 places
2020
#107,521
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 176
+48 bearers (+37.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 24,685 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #99,725 | 168 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | -40 bearers (-23.8%) | Down 32,481 places |
| 2020 | #107,521 | 176 | 0.06 | +48 bearers (+37.5%) | Up 24,685 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dalle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #107,521 | 18.7% |
| Count | 128 | 176 | 37.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.06 | 47.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dalle bearers went from 128 to 176 (+37.5% change). The surname moved up 24,685 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #107,521.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dalle
FAQ
Dalle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dalle?
Name Census estimates that about 202 living Americans carry the surname Dalle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,696,804 residents.
How common is Dalle?
Dalle ranks #107,521 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 176 people with the surname Dalle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (202), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dalle.
Has Dalle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dalle went from 128 recorded bearers to 176. That is an increase of 48 (+37.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #132,206 to #107,521.
What does the Census say about the background of Dalle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Black (12.5%) and Hispanic (10.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dalle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.6% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dalle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.6%), Black (12.5%), Hispanic (10.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dalle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dalle mean?
A surname derived from the French word for "valley" or "dale". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dalle (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dalle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.