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

Dishong, 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 Dishong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dishong in America

Dishong is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dishong surname appeared 641 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 Dishong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dishong 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 Dishong

The surname Dishong is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and the surrounding areas. The name is thought to be derived from the old German word "discho," which translates to "dish" or "plate," potentially indicating a connection to the occupation of a potter or dish maker.

The earliest known records of the Dishong surname can be found in various medieval documents and parish registers from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493, where a Hans Dishong is listed as a respected artisan and potter in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 16th century, the Dishong family spread across different regions of Germany, with some members settling in the Rhineland area. Records from this period show variations in the spelling of the name, such as Dischong, Dischong, and Diszong, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) had a significant impact on the dispersal of the Dishong family. Several members fled the war-torn regions of Germany and sought refuge in neighboring countries like Switzerland and the Netherlands. This migration led to the further spread of the surname across Europe.

Notable individuals with the Dishong surname include Johann Dishong (1620-1687), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Augsburg, who was highly regarded for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs. Another influential figure was Katharina Dishong (1721-1798), a prolific author and poet from Frankfurt, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the 19th century, the Dishong family started to make its way across the Atlantic Ocean, with many members settling in the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded Dishongs in America was Friedrich Dishong (1795-1872), a farmer from Hesse who arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1820s and established a successful agricultural community.

Other notable Dishongs throughout history include Elise Dishong (1865-1938), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in New York City, and Walter Dishong (1909-1997), a celebrated architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Chicago and the Midwest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dishong

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

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

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