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

Dize, 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 Dize surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dize in America

Dize is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dize surname appeared 329 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 Dize.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dize 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 Dize

The surname DIZE has its origins in France, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "diser," meaning "to speak." This name may have initially referred to someone who was a skilled orator or speaker.

The earliest known record of the name DIZE can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a family bearing this name resided in the village of Caumont-sur-Orne. In 1587, a marriage record mentions a certain Jacques DIZE, who married Marie Leclerc in the local church.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the DIZE name spread to other regions of France, including Brittany and the Île-de-France region surrounding Paris. Notable individuals from this period include Pierre DIZE (1625-1692), a merchant from Rouen, and Françoise DIZE (1647-1711), a renowned midwife who practiced in Paris.

The name DIZE also appears in historical records from neighboring countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland. In the 19th century, a Swiss watchmaker named Hans DIZE (1814-1887) gained recognition for his innovative timepiece designs.

Another noteworthy figure was the French playwright and novelist, André DIZE (1879-1953), who authored several successful plays and novels during the early 20th century. His works explored themes of love, family, and social issues of his time.

Interestingly, the name DIZE has also been associated with various place names throughout France. For instance, the village of Dizé-sous-Ballon in the Burgundy region may have derived its name from an earlier spelling of the surname.

While the DIZE name is not among the most common surnames in France, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has produced individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from commerce and craftsmanship to the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dize

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

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

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