Dial (surname)
Dial is a surname that has origins in various parts of the world, including England, Germany, and India. The name is believed to have different meanings in different languages and cultures.
Etymology
The English version of the surname Dial is believed to be a variant of the name Doyle, which originated in Ireland. The German version of the name is believed to be a variant of the name Deel, which means "ravine" or "gorge" in the German language. The Indian version of the name is believed to have originated from the Hindi word "dial" which means "bold."
Distribution
According to the 2010 United States Census, there were approximately 8,407 individuals with the surname Dial in the United States. The highest concentration of individuals with this surname lived in the southeastern region of the country, particularly in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
In the United Kingdom, there were approximately 2,200 individuals with the surname Dial, according to a survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics in 2002. The majority of those with the surname lived in the southeastern region of England.
Notable People
- Benjy Dial (1943–2001), American football player
- Buddy Dial (1937–2008), American football player
- Derrick Dial (born 1975), American basketball player
- Jeff Dial (born 1976), American politician
- Joe Dial (born 1962), American pole vaulter
- Nathaniel B. Dial (1862–1940), American politician
- Quinton Dial (born 1990), American football player
- Thornton Dial (1928–2016), American artist
See also
- Dial D. Ryder (1938–2011), American gunsmith
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