Explore the Family Name Dinehart
The meaning of Dinehart
Americanized form of German Deinhardt, a variant of Degenhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dinehart in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dinehart showed a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dinehart ranked 55,124 in popularity and was carried by approximately 349 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 71,678, reflecting a 30.03% decline. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 22.06%, from 349 to 272. Consequently, the proportion of Dinehart bearers per 100,000 people fell from 0.13 to 0.09, a change of approximately -30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #71,678 | -30.03% |
| Count | 349 | 272 | -22.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinehart
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dinehart. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bore this surname. However, there was a slight shift in the percentage of White and Hispanic bearers during this period. In 2000, nearly 97.71% of Dineharts were White, but this number declined to 94.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics carrying the Dinehart surname increased from 0% to 2.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 94.12% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.57% | 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% |