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

Dyas, 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 Dyas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dyas in America

Dyas is the 26747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dyas surname appeared 910 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 Dyas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dyas 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 Dyas

The surname DYAS originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dyas," which means a fool or simpleton. This name was likely used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was perceived as foolish or dull-witted.

The earliest known record of the DYAS surname dates back to the late 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a man named Adam Dyas was listed as a landowner in the village of Silsden.

During the 14th century, the DYAS name appeared in various records across northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. In the Poll Tax returns of 1379, a John Dyas was recorded as living in the village of Eccleshill, near Bradford.

One notable individual with the DYAS surname was Robert Dyas, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of York in the late 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1488 and was involved in the city's governance and trade affairs.

In the 16th century, the DYAS name was also found in the nearby county of Westmorland. In the Muster Roll of 1539, a Thomas Dyas was listed as a resident of the village of Crosby Ravensworth.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Dyas, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the 17th century. Born in Yorkshire in 1612, he attended the University of Cambridge and later became the rector of the parish of Naburn, near York. He was known for his writings on theological subjects.

During the 18th century, the DYAS surname spread to other parts of England, including London and the southern counties. One notable individual from this period was John Dyas, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived in London in the mid-1700s. He contributed to various charitable causes and was involved in the establishment of several schools and almshouses.

In the 19th century, the DYAS name continued to be found across England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world, such as Australia and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dyas

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

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

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