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

Dimson, 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 Dimson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimson in America

Dimson is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimson surname appeared 128 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 Dimson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimson 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 Dimson

The surname Dimson originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the Old English name "Dymmok," which was derived from the personal name "Deme" or "Dimi," a diminutive form of the name "Dionysius." The name "Dionysius" itself is of Greek origin and means "devoted to Dionysus," the god of wine and fertility in ancient Greek mythology.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dimson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1379, which mentioned a person named "Johannes Dymson." This document provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval England.

The Dimson name has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Dimson's Croft, a hamlet in Northumberland, and Dimson's Farm, located in the parish of Worplesdon, Surrey. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Dimson surname who resided or owned land in these locations.

Historically, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Dimson. One example is John Dimson (1540-1611), an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs.

Another significant figure is William Dimson (1715-1789), a prominent English merchant and ship owner from Bristol. He played a crucial role in the city's maritime trade during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, Edith Dimson (1876-1955) was an English author and poet who published several collections of poetry and novels during the early 20th century.

Moving to more recent times, Paul Dimson (born 1943) is a renowned British economist and academic, known for his contributions to the field of finance and investment management. He has served as a professor at various prestigious universities, including the London Business School and the University of Cambridge.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Sir Roger Dimson (1921-2002), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations, including the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign and the National Trust.

While the surname Dimson may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it emerged as a variant of the Old English name "Dymmok." The name's association with place names and the presence of notable individuals bearing this surname throughout history underscore its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimson

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

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

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