Dydell last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Dydell

A variant spelling of the English surname Dudell, a locational name for someone from a place called Dudley.

Dydell, 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 Dydell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dydell in America

Dydell is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dydell surname appeared 140 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 Dydell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dydell 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 123064 146011 -17.06%
Count 140 104 29.51%
Proportion per 100k 0.05 0.04 22.22%

The history of the last name Dydell

The surname DYDELL has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "dyde" meaning "a flat hill" and "hyll" meaning "a hill or mound". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a flat-topped hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DYDELL can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1196, where it appears as "Dydehyll". This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, with the two words eventually merging into one surname.

Historical records indicate that the DYDELL family was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the Middle Ages. The name has also been linked to the place name "Dydell" or "Dydal", which is believed to have been a small hamlet or village in one of these northern regions.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named William DYDELL was mentioned in the Cartulary of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, dated 1240. This suggests that the DYDELL family had established roots in the area by that time.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record taken during the reign of King Edward I. The entry "Robertus de Dydell" is listed as a landowner in the county of Lancashire.

Moving forward to the 16th century, a prominent figure named Thomas DYDELL (1512-1585) was a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1561 and is known for his role in the construction of several buildings, including the Merchant Taylors' Hall.

In the 17th century, John DYDELL (1625-1699) was a renowned English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Brighstone on the Isle of Wight and published several religious works, including "The Divine Right of Tythes" in 1691.

Another notable individual was Sir William DYDELL (1638-1712), a baronet and member of the English gentry from Yorkshire. He served as the High Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1695 and was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.

While the DYDELL surname has its roots in northern England, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with descendants bearing the name found in various regions and countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dydell

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

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 Dydell was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 18.57% 26
Non-Hispanic Black Only 67.14% 94
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 10.00% 14
Hispanic Origin 4.29% 6

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 Dydell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 18.57% 16.35% 12.71%
Black 67.14% 78.85% -16.04%
Asian and Pacific Islander 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races 10.00% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 4.29% (S)% (S)%

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

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