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

Dieye, 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 Dieye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dieye in America

Dieye is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dieye surname appeared 125 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 Dieye.

The history of the last name Dieye

The surname DIEYE has its origins in the West African nation of Senegal. It emerged during the 16th century and is derived from the Wolof language, one of the primary languages spoken in Senegal. The name is believed to have originated from the word "dieye," which means "to follow" or "to accompany" in Wolof.

In the early 16th century, the DIEYE surname first appeared in historical records of the Wolof Kingdom, which was centered in the region now known as Senegal. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who served as guides, escorts, or companions to traders, travelers, and important figures within the kingdom.

The earliest known reference to the DIEYE surname can be found in a manuscript from the 1520s, which details the travels of a Portuguese explorer through the Wolof Kingdom. The explorer's account mentions a local guide named Boubacar DIEYE, who accompanied him on his journey.

Throughout the centuries, the DIEYE surname has been recorded in various historical documents and records, including those kept by French colonial authorities in Senegal during the 19th century. Some notable individuals bearing the DIEYE surname include:

1. Amadou DIEYE (c. 1780-1845), a prominent trader and diplomat in the Wolof Kingdom known for his role in facilitating trade relations between the kingdom and European merchants.

2. Fatou DIEYE (1859-1932), a respected religious leader and teacher in Saint-Louis, Senegal, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Wolof culture and traditions.

3. Cheikh Anta DIEYE (1901-1977), a renowned Senegalese scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of African history and cultural identity.

4. Ousmane DIEYE (1924-2001), a celebrated Senegalese artist and sculptor, known for his works that depicted traditional Wolof life and culture.

5. Aminata DIEYE (born 1952), a prominent Senegalese politician and human rights activist who has served as a member of the National Assembly and advocated for women's rights and social justice.

While the DIEYE surname has its roots in Senegal, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond, as individuals with this name have migrated and settled in various regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dieye

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

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

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