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

Dirden, 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 Dirden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dirden in America

Dirden is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dirden surname appeared 494 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 Dirden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dirden 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 Dirden

The surname Dirden is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer," suggesting a connection to a location abundant in deer or a person associated with hunting or tending to deer.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as Dyrden, Dyreden, and Dyreden, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, which mention a person named William Dyreden.

During the 13th century, the surname Dirden gained prominence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. Several historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273 and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, contain entries of individuals bearing this surname or its variations.

One notable figure from this era was John Dyreden, a landowner and wool merchant from Nottinghamshire, who lived in the late 13th century. His name appeared in various legal documents and property records of the time.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Dirden, Dyrden, and Deerden. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 16th century, the Dirden surname gained further recognition with the birth of Robert Dyrden (1523-1587), a prominent clergyman and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 until his death.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir William Dyrden (1578-1647), a distinguished lawyer and member of the Parliament of England during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the legal and political affairs of his time.

The Dirden surname also found its way into the literary world with the birth of John Dryden (1631-1700), an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright. He is considered one of the greatest English poets and a major figure in the Restoration era.

As the centuries progressed, the Dirden surname continued to be represented by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, military officers, clergymen, and scholars. The name has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England and other English-speaking regions worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dirden

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

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

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