Explore the Family Name Dienst
The meaning of Dienst
German: occupational name for the servant of a lord or lady, Middle High German dienest. The term also meant ‘service, tax’ and in this sense may have been a status name. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Markus.
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How common is the last name Dienst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dienst has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked as the 50,261st most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 57,914th by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.23%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 391 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, which is a reduction of 10.23%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #57,914 | -15.23% |
| Count | 391 | 351 | -10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dienst
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Dienst surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages standing at 97.70% and 96.87% respectively, showing a slight drop of 0.85%. In 2010, however, a small percentage (1.42%) began identifying as Hispanic. While the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in the data, there were no recorded individuals within these groups for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.87% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |