2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dioses
A Spanish surname derived from the plural of the word "dios," meaning "gods."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Dioses. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dioses surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Dioses in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dioses, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.4%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dioses
The surname DIOSES is of Spanish origin, derived from the plural form of the Spanish word "dios," meaning "god." It is believed to have originated during the medieval period in Spain, possibly as a descriptive surname or a name given to someone who had a strong religious devotion or worked in a religious occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIOSES can be found in the archives of the Spanish town of Seville, dating back to the 15th century. In a document from 1487, a man named Juan Dioses was mentioned as a landowner in the region.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DIOSES surname appeared in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. It is also documented in some historical records from the Spanish colonization of the Americas, where individuals with this surname settled in the New World.
Notably, in the 18th century, a prominent figure named Miguel Dioses (1715-1783) was a renowned Spanish playwright and poet. His works, including several comedies and religious plays, gained widespread recognition during the Enlightenment period in Spain.
Another individual of note was Juana Dioses (1825-1901), a Spanish nun and educator who founded several Catholic schools and orphanages in Madrid. She was recognized for her dedication to providing education and care for underprivileged children.
In the 19th century, the DIOSES surname also appeared in some historical records from Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, where descendants of Spanish settlers had established themselves.
One notable bearer of the name was Antonio Dioses (1867-1938), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico during the early 20th century.
Additionally, Pedro Dioses (1892-1972) was a renowned Peruvian archaeologist and anthropologist, known for his extensive research on pre-Columbian cultures in the Andes region.
While the surname DIOSES is not among the most common in Spanish-speaking countries today, it holds a rich historical significance, reflecting the religious and cultural influences of Spain's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dioses
Among Census respondents with the surname Dioses, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.4%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Dioses bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dioses surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.4% · 104
- White9.2% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dioses
Dioses appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-12 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 12,963 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dioses surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #142,788 | -10.0% |
| Count | 131 | 119 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dioses bearers went from 131 to 119 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 12,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #142,788.
FAQ
Dioses surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dioses?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Dioses. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Dioses?
Dioses ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Dioses. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dioses.
Has Dioses become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dioses went from 131 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Dioses?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dioses, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.4%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dioses in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dioses appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.4%), White (9.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dioses (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dioses mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the plural of the word "dios," meaning "gods." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dioses (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Dioses?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Dioses on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.