Explore the Family Name Dien
The meaning of Dien
1. North German: topographic name for someone who lived in a damp depression, from Middle Low German denne, Low German diene, dene. 2. French: regional (Picard) variant of Doyen ‘dean’. 3. Vietnamese (Điền): from the Chinese surname 田, see Tian 1. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 田, see Tian 1.
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How common is the last name Dien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dien has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dien was ranked at 49,249 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it slipped down to rank 59,470 – a drop of around 20.75%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 401 to 340 during this period, showing a decrease of approximately 15.21%. The proportion of Dien per 100,000 people also fell by 20% from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #59,470 | -20.75% |
| Count | 401 | 340 | -15.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dien
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Dien surname changed significantly over the 2000-2010 decade. The largest change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, where the proportion increased from 47.13% to 71.47%, marking an increase of 51.64%. The percentage of Dien holders identifying as White showed a steep decline from 48.38% to 21.47%, a decrease of approximately 55.62%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation saw growth from 0% to 2.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Dien surname holders with two or more ethnic identities rose slightly, as did those identifying as Black. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained steady with no recorded Dien surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.13% | 71.47% | 51.64% |
| White | 48.38% | 21.47% | -55.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.65% | 32.5% |
| Black | 2% | 2.35% | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |