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

Disher, 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 Disher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Disher in America

Disher is the 21320th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Disher surname appeared 1,229 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 Disher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Disher 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 Disher

The surname Disher originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be an occupational name, derived from the Old English word "disc" or "discu," which referred to a dish, plate, or bowl. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who made or sold dishes, or perhaps even a server of dishes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a Richard le Disshare is mentioned. The spelling variations during this period included Dissher, Discher, and Disshare, among others.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Discher is listed. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of England by that time.

The Disher surname can also be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript recording the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales conducted by William the Conqueror. This provides evidence of the name's ancient origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Disher throughout history include:

1. Sir William Disher (1580-1647), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Taunton during the reign of King Charles I.
2. John Disher (1735-1812), a British explorer and navigator who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second and third voyages to the Pacific Ocean.
3. Elizabeth Disher (1876-1952), a renowned American educator and advocate for women's rights, known for her work in establishing educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.
4. Robert Disher (1914-1998), a British architect and urban planner, best known for his contributions to the reconstruction of London after World War II.
5. Margery Disher (1902-1985), an Australian writer and novelist, renowned for her works depicting life in rural Australia, including the acclaimed novel "The Cousin's Wife."

While the name Disher can be traced back to various place names and locations across England, it is primarily associated with the counties of Worcestershire, Yorkshire, and Somerset, where the earliest records of the surname can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Disher

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

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

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