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

Dicent, 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 Dicent surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dicent in America

Dicent is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dicent surname appeared 100 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 Dicent.

The history of the last name Dicent

The surname DICENT is of English origin, first appearing in historical records during the 13th century. It derives from the Old French word "dicent," meaning "speaking" or "eloquent." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone known for their oratory skills or talkative nature.

Early references to the DICENT surname can be found in various medieval documents and manuscripts, such as the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert Dicent is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 also record a John Dicent.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DICENT surname was Sir William Dicent, a prominent English knight who lived during the 14th century. He was a participant in the Hundred Years' War and fought alongside King Edward III at the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 15th century, the DICENT surname appeared in various forms, including Dycent, Disent, and Disant. Records from this period show the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.

Notable individuals with the DICENT surname throughout history include:

1. Richard Dicent (c. 1425 - 1490), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Middlesex.
2. Thomas Dicent (1520 - 1584), an English merchant and alderman in the City of London.
3. Elizabeth Dicent (1598 - 1672), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Worcestershire.
4. Jonathan Dicent (1657 - 1728), a prominent English barrister and legal scholar.
5. William Dicent (1780 - 1854), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

While the DICENT surname has its roots in England, it eventually spread to other parts of the world through emigration and exploration. Some variations of the name include Dissent, Discent, and Dycent, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dicent

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

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 Dicent 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.

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

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