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

Dyar, 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 Dyar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dyar in America

Dyar is the 17472nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dyar surname appeared 1,613 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 Dyar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dyar 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 Dyar

The surname DYAR is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "deor," which translates to "deer" or "wild animal." The name likely originated as an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a hunter or deerstalker.

In the Domesday Book, a renowned survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are records of individuals with the surname DYAR or similar spellings, such as "Dyer" or "Deare." These early examples demonstrate the name's longstanding presence in English history.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DYAR was Sir John Dyar, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He held significant estates in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and played a role in the conflicts between King Edward II and his barons.

In the 15th century, the DYAR surname was associated with the village of Dyrham in Gloucestershire, which was once known as "Dyar's Homm" or "Dyar's Ham," suggesting a connection to an early bearer of the name who may have resided or held land in that area.

Another notable figure was Sir Lewis Dyar, who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century. He was a member of Parliament and served as a High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1592.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Colonel William Dyar fought on the Parliamentarian side and was known for his roles in several battles, including the Siege of Colchester in 1648.

In the realm of literature, the name DYAR is associated with Sir Thomas Dyar, an English poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his translations of classical works and his contributions to the development of English poetry.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname DYAR who left their mark on English history and culture over the centuries, demonstrating the rich heritage and significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dyar

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dyar, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!