Explore the Family Name Dhiman
The meaning of Dhiman
Indian: Ramgarhia (craftsperson) and Jat name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Dhiman in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dhiman has seen a significant increase in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose by 35.37 percent, moving from 102,691st place in 2000 to 66,371st in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also surged by approximately 84 percent, from 162 people in 2000 to 298 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of Dhiman per 100,000 people increased by 66.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #66,371 | 35.37% |
| Count | 162 | 298 | 83.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.1 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dhiman
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dhiman surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. In 2000, 91.36 percent of Dhiman-identified individuals reported this ethnicity, and that figure grew to 93.96 percent by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Dhiman-identified individuals who reported their ethnicity as White or of two or more races declined by 13.27 percent and 63.85 percent respectively. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.36% | 93.96% | 2.85% |
| White | 3.09% | 2.68% | -13.27% |
| Two or More Races | 5.56% | 2.01% | -63.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |