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

Dimanche, 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 Dimanche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimanche in America

Dimanche is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimanche surname appeared 473 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 Dimanche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimanche 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 Dimanche

The surname DIMANCHE has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the French word "dimanche," which translates to "Sunday" in English. The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone born on a Sunday or associated with activities or occupations related to that day of the week.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMANCHE can be found in the historic records of the Île-de-France region, where a person named Jehan Dimanche was mentioned in a document from the year 1238. This suggests that the name was already in use during the High Middle Ages in northern France.

The DIMANCHE surname appears to have spread across various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Languedoc region, as evidenced by historical records and local archives. It is believed that the surname may have initially referred to individuals who worked or had responsibilities related to Sundays, such as those involved in church activities or markets held on that day.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre DIMANCHE was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Lyon. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy during that period. This early record highlights the presence of the surname in the Rhône-Alpes region.

Another historical reference to the DIMANCHE surname can be found in the archives of the city of Rouen, where a cleric named Guillaume DIMANCHE served as a canon in the local cathedral during the late 15th century. This suggests that the name was also associated with religious figures and institutions.

Over the centuries, the DIMANCHE surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Jean DIMANCHE (c. 1520 - 1590), a French poet and playwright from Paris, known for his works on religious themes.
2. Marie DIMANCHE (1637 - 1701), a French businesswoman and philanthropist from Marseille, who established a charitable foundation for the education of underprivileged children.
3. Louis DIMANCHE (1768 - 1842), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and participated in various campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Émile DIMANCHE (1853 - 1918), a renowned French architect from Lyon, known for his contributions to the city's architectural heritage and the design of several landmark buildings.
5. Gabrielle DIMANCHE (1906 - 1992), a French teacher and activist from Paris, who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education during the mid-20th century.

While the DIMANCHE surname has its roots in France, it has also been adopted by individuals in other countries, particularly those with historical ties to French culture and immigration. However, the majority of historical references and notable bearers of this surname can be traced back to various regions of France, where it originated and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimanche

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

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

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