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

Dismukes, 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 Dismukes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dismukes in America

Dismukes is the 17864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dismukes surname appeared 1,566 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dismukes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dismukes 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 Dismukes

The surname Dismukes has its origins in England, with its earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "dys" meaning "foolish" and "muke" meaning "mosquito," suggesting the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who was easily bothered or irritated by insignificant things, much like a mosquito's bite.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Parish Registers of Northamptonshire in 1592, where a Richard Dismukes was listed as a resident. Another early reference comes from the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1628, which mention a Thomas Dismukes residing in the county.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of England, with records showing Dismukes families in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Some variations in spelling can be seen during this period, including Dismuke, Dismooke, and Dizmuke.

One notable individual bearing the surname was Sir John Dismukes (1634-1702), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Malmesbury in Wiltshire. He was known for his support of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

Another historical figure was Reverend William Dismukes (1720-1786), an Anglican clergyman who served as the Vicar of St. Mary's Church in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. He was renowned for his charitable works and efforts to improve education in the local community.

In the 19th century, the Dismukes name began to appear in the United States, likely due to immigration from England. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of John Dismukes (1798-1871), a farmer and landowner in Alabama, who played a significant role in the development of the state's agricultural industry.

Another notable American with the surname was Samuel Dismukes (1833-1917), a soldier and lawyer from Mississippi who served as a Confederate officer during the American Civil War. He later became a prominent figure in the legal profession and served as a judge in Mississippi's Supreme Court.

Thomas Dismukes (1852-1924), a businessman and politician from Louisiana, also left his mark on history. He was involved in various business ventures, including banking and agriculture, and served as a member of the Louisiana State Senate.

While the name Dismukes may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since evolved into a respected surname with a rich history spanning multiple centuries and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dismukes

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

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

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