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

Dillree, 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 Dillree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dillree in America

Dillree is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dillree surname appeared 152 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 Dillree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dillree 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 Dillree

The surname DILLREE is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "dil," meaning "dell" or "valley," and "rewe," meaning "row" or "line," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a valley or near a row of houses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DILLREE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Dilrewe," referring to a small village or settlement in the Yorkshire region.

During the 13th century, the name DILLREE began to spread across various parts of northern England, with variations in spelling such as "Dilrey," "Dilrye," and "Dilray." It is believed that some families bearing this surname may have been associated with the wool trade, which was a significant industry in the region at the time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname DILLREE was John Dillree (1423-1489), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. Records indicate that he owned several properties in the area and was involved in local governance.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Dillree (1547-1621), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Northumberland. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her skill in providing care to expectant mothers.

During the 17th century, the DILLREE surname became more widely dispersed throughout England, with some families migrating to other parts of the British Isles and even to the American colonies. One example is William Dillree (1628-1695), who was among the early settlers in the Virginia Colony and worked as a farmer and tradesman.

In the 19th century, the name DILLREE continued to appear in various historical records, including parish registers and census documents. Notable individuals from this period include Samuel Dillree (1798-1872), a prominent educator and headmaster of a prestigious school in Yorkshire, and Mary Dillree (1841-1912), a renowned author and poet from Northumberland.

Throughout its history, the surname DILLREE has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from agriculture and trade to education and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich heritage and a connection to the landscape and communities of its birthplace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dillree

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

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

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