2000
#15,375
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,752
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.65
Rare Last name
Dedios
Of Spanish origin, referring to someone from, or living near, a place called Dios, meaning "God".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,288 Americans carry the last name Dedios. That puts it at #10,647 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.96 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 104,244 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dedios 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
3.3K
1 in 104,244
Census rank
#10,647
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,867 bearers of the surname Dedios in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.96 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10647th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (22.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dedios
The surname DEDIOS is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish phrase "de Dios," which translates to "of God" or "from God." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had a strong religious devotion or were associated with a religious order or institution.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname DEDIOS can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Catalonia. In some cases, the name appeared in old manuscripts and documents as "de Dios" or "Dedios," indicating variations in spelling during that time.
One notable historical reference to the name DEDIOS is found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the newly conquered territories of Andalusia after the Reconquista. This document mentions several individuals with the surname DEDIOS, suggesting that they were among the early settlers in the region.
In the 15th century, Juan DEDIOS (1430-1492) was a prominent religious scholar and theologian from Seville, Spain. He authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine and was widely respected for his teachings and contributions to the Church.
Another historical figure with the surname DEDIOS was Alonso DEDIOS (1525-1598), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied various expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century. He is credited with mapping several coastal regions in present-day Mexico and Central America.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name DEDIOS was also found in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have participated in the colonization and exploration efforts of Spain during that period.
One notable bearer of the name DEDIOS from the 17th century was Maria DEDIOS (1620-1688), a renowned artist and painter from Seville, Spain. Her works, which often depicted religious themes, were highly praised and can be found in several churches and museums across Andalusia.
In the 18th century, Pedro DEDIOS (1725-1802) was a prominent military officer and strategist in the Spanish Army. He played a significant role in various campaigns and battles during the Napoleonic Wars, earning him recognition and honors from the Spanish Crown.
As the surname DEDIOS spread across Spain and its territories, it likely underwent various spelling variations and adaptations due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and connection to religious or spiritual origins remained a common thread throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dedios
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (22.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Dedios 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 Dedios surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino69.9% · 2,005
- Asian and Pacific Islander22.7% · 652
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.3% · 94
- White2.8% · 80
- Two or more races0.9% · 27
- Black or African American0.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dedios
Dedios 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
#11,335
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,784
+1,032 bearers (+58.9%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Up 4,040 places
2020
#10,647
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,867
+83 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.96
Rank movement Up 688 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,375 | 1,752 | 0.65 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,335 | 2,784 | 0.94 | +1,032 bearers (+58.9%) | Up 4,040 places |
| 2020 | #10,647 | 2,867 | 0.96 | +83 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 688 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 Dedios 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 | #11,335 | #10,647 | 6.1% |
| Count | 2,784 | 2,867 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.94 | 0.96 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dedios bearers went from 2,784 to 2,867 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 688 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,335 to #10,647.
FAQ
Dedios surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dedios?
Name Census estimates that about 3,288 living Americans carry the surname Dedios. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 104,244 residents.
How common is Dedios?
Dedios ranks #10,647 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.96 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,867 people with the surname Dedios. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,288), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.96 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.96 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Dedios.
Has Dedios become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dedios went from 2,784 recorded bearers to 2,867. That is an increase of 83 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,335 to #10,647.
What does the Census say about the background of Dedios?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dedios, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (22.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dedios in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.9% (2,005 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dedios appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (69.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (22.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.3%). 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 Dedios (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 Dedios mean?
Of Spanish origin, referring to someone from, or living near, a place called Dios, meaning "God". 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 Dedios (0.96 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 Dedios?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.