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

Dildine, 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 Dildine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dildine in America

Dildine is the 22559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dildine surname appeared 1,139 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 Dildine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dildine 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 Dildine

The surname DILDINE has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Scottish Gaelic word "dile" meaning "flood" or "deluge," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a frequently flooded area or a river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which lists individuals who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Dildyn," which was likely an early spelling variation.

During the 16th century, the name DILDINE began appearing in various historical records and manuscripts throughout Scotland. In 1512, a John Dildine is mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland as a tenant farmer in the county of Ayrshire.

The DILDINE surname is also linked to several place names in Scotland, such as Dildine Burn, a small stream in Dumfries and Galloway, and Dildine Hill, a prominent landmark in the Scottish Borders region. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the DILDINE surname include:

1. Robert Dildine (1602-1678), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Glasgow.

2. Elizabeth Dildine (1725-1798), a pioneering Scottish educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Edinburgh.

3. James Dildine (1788-1864), a Scottish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later settled in Canada.

4. Alexander Dildine (1845-1912), a Scottish-American engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.

5. Margaret Dildine (1893-1976), a Scottish suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reform in the early 20th century.

While the DILDINE surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Scottish names, its rich history and association with various historical figures and locations make it a fascinating subject for genealogical and onomastic research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dildine

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

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

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