2000
#7,012
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,409
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.63
Rare Last name
Dizon
A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "dizón," meaning "saying" or "proverb."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,816 Americans carry the last name Dizon. That puts it at #4,994 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 43,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dizon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Dizon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
7.8K
1 in 43,853
Census rank
#4,994
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,816 bearers of the surname Dizon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4994th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dizon
The surname Dizon is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish surname "Diez," which means "ten" in English. The addition of the suffix "-on" was a common practice during that time to create surnames for the local population.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dizon can be found in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a Spanish colonial record of surnames from the Philippines compiled in the late 18th century. This document provides valuable insight into the origins and distribution of Filipino surnames during that era.
In the 19th century, the surname Dizon was prominently featured in the "Libro de Familia" (Family Book), an official government record that documented births, marriages, and deaths among Filipino families. This record serves as an important historical reference for tracing the lineage of families bearing the Dizon surname.
One notable figure from history with the surname Dizon was Juan Dizon, a renowned artist and sculptor from the late 19th century. His intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures adorned churches and buildings throughout the Philippines, earning him recognition as a master craftsman. Juan Dizon was born in 1842 and passed away in 1912.
Another prominent individual with the Dizon surname was Petra Dizon, a revolutionary leader who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. She was a key figure in the Philippine Revolution of 1896, providing crucial support and resources to the revolutionary forces. Petra Dizon was born in 1867 and her exact date of death is unknown, but historical records suggest she lived well into the early 20th century.
In the early 20th century, the Dizon surname gained further prominence with the rise of Manuel Dizon, a successful businessman and philanthropist. He established several successful enterprises and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, particularly in the field of education. Manuel Dizon was born in 1879 and passed away in 1952.
The surname Dizon can also be traced back to several historic place names in the Philippines, such as the town of Dizon in the province of Nueva Ecija. This town, established during the Spanish colonial era, likely contributed to the widespread adoption of the surname among its residents.
While the surname Dizon has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread globally due to migration and diaspora communities. The name can now be found in various countries, carrying with it the rich history and cultural heritage of its Filipino origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dizon
Among Census respondents with the surname Dizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Dizon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dizon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander85.3% · 5,813
- Two or more races5.3% · 361
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 302
- White4.2% · 288
- Black or African American0.7% · 46
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dizon
Dizon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,924
+1,515 bearers (+34.4%)
Per 100,000 2.01
Rank movement Up 1,175 places
2020
#4,994
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,816
+892 bearers (+15.1%)
Per 100,000 2.28
Rank movement Up 843 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,012 | 4,409 | 1.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,837 | 5,924 | 2.01 | +1,515 bearers (+34.4%) | Up 1,175 places |
| 2020 | #4,994 | 6,816 | 2.28 | +892 bearers (+15.1%) | Up 843 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dizon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,837 | #4,994 | 14.4% |
| Count | 5,924 | 6,816 | 15.1% |
| Per 100K | 2.01 | 2.28 | 13.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dizon bearers went from 5,924 to 6,816 (+15.1% change). The surname moved up 843 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,837 to #4,994.
FAQ
Dizon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dizon?
Name Census estimates that about 7,816 living Americans carry the surname Dizon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 43,853 residents.
How common is Dizon?
Dizon ranks #4,994 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,816 people with the surname Dizon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,816), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Dizon.
Has Dizon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dizon went from 5,924 recorded bearers to 6,816. That is an increase of 892 (+15.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,837 to #4,994.
What does the Census say about the background of Dizon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dizon, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (4.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dizon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (5,813 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dizon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (85.3%), Two or More Races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dizon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dizon mean?
A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "dizón," meaning "saying" or "proverb." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dizon (2.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dizon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.