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

Dyal, 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 Dyal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dyal in America

Dyal is the 14299th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dyal surname appeared 2,093 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 Dyal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dyal 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 Dyal

The surname DYAL is believed to have originated in India during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhyala," which means "meditation" or "contemplation." This suggests that the name might have been associated with individuals who were deeply spiritual or engaged in religious practices.

In the early records of the Indian subcontinent, variations of the name DYAL can be found, such as "Dhyal," "Dhyaal," and "Dhiaal." These spellings reflect the regional dialects and linguistic variations present across different parts of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DYAL can be traced back to the 13th century, when a renowned poet and mystic named Amir Khusrau Dehlavi (1253-1325) mentioned a disciple named "Dhyal Khan" in his writings. Khusrau, who was a prolific writer and a spiritual figure in the Delhi Sultanate, praised Dhyal Khan's devotion and poetic talents.

In the 16th century, the name DYAL appeared in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire. Malik Dyal, a prominent landowner and military commander, served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605) and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

During the 17th century, the DYAL surname gained recognition in the region of Rajasthan, where a warrior named Dyal Singh (1670-1725) rose to prominence. He was a skilled swordsman and a loyal military leader who fought bravely in numerous battles against invading forces.

In the 18th century, the name DYAL was associated with the renowned Sikh philosopher and poet, Bhai Nand Lal Dyal (1733-1783). He was a prominent figure in the Sikh community and wrote extensively on spiritual and philosophical themes, leaving a lasting impact on Sikh literature.

Another notable figure with the DYAL surname was Sir Shadi Lal Dyal (1854-1927), a distinguished Indian civil servant and administrator during the British Raj. He held key positions in various provinces and played a significant role in the governance of British India.

While the surname DYAL has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and the rich cultural heritage associated with this surname remain deeply rooted in the Indian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dyal

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

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

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