Explore the Family Name Dina
The meaning of Dina
Italian: from the female personal name Dina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Salvatore, Carlo, Gasper, Marcellina, Nunzio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dina" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dina ranked at 25,374 among all surnames but had risen to rank 25,003 by 2010, marking a 1.46% change in its ranking. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 916 in 2000 to 994 in 2010, an 8.52% growth. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #25,003 | 1.46% |
| Count | 916 | 994 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dina
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Dina', there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 60.48% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 56.84% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 13.43% to 10.26%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 18.45% to 20.62%, and those identifying as Black increased notably from 6.00% to 8.85%. There was no change for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.48% | 56.84% | -6.02% |
| Hispanic | 18.45% | 20.62% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.43% | 10.26% | -23.6% |
| Black | 6% | 8.85% | 47.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |