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

Dyl, 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 Dyl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dyl in America

Dyl is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dyl surname appeared 251 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 Dyl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dyl 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 Dyl

The surname DYL is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Devon. It is thought to be a locative name, derived from a place name that is now lost or obscured by time. The name may have evolved from an earlier spelling such as "de Yll" or "de Ylle," indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DYL can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devon from the 13th century, where a certain Robert de Yll is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, records show a John Dylle being appointed as a bailiff in the town of Crediton, Devon, in 1370. This provides further evidence of the surname's presence in the area and its evolution from the earlier spelling variations.

During the 15th century, the surname DYL appeared in various historical documents, including the Feudal Aids of 1428, which listed a Thomas Dylle from Devon. This record demonstrates the continued presence of the name in the county over an extended period.

One notable figure bearing the surname DYL was Sir John Dyl, a knight who served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses in the latter half of the 15th century. Sir John Dyl was known for his military prowess and loyalty to the Yorkist cause.

In the 16th century, the name DYL can be found in the parish records of several Devon villages, indicating its continued association with the region. One such record mentions a William Dyl, who was born in the village of Holsworthy in 1542.

As time progressed, the surname DYL spread beyond Devon to other parts of England, although its roots remained firmly tied to the county. Notable bearers of the name in later centuries included Sir Edward Dyl (1675-1746), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Dorset, and Reverend Thomas Dyl (1712-1788), a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Peter's Church in Nottinghamshire.

Throughout its history, the surname DYL has maintained its distinct identity and connection to its English origins, with a particular emphasis on its ties to the county of Devon and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dyl

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

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

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