Explore the Family Name Dinga
The meaning of Dinga
1. Slovak: unexplained. 2. Romanian (also Dînga): nickname derived from the interjection dang, dîng ‘ding!, dong!’. 3. Central African (Congo): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Dinga in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dinga has seen a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862nd most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 68,345th position, marking a 3.77% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with the Dinga surname rose marginally from 281 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, indicating a 2.49% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #68,345 | -3.77% |
| Count | 281 | 288 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinga
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dinga. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased 25.7% between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying as Black saw the largest growth at 67.75%. There was also a new appearance of individuals claiming two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity by 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 10.06%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.48% | 77.78% | -10.06% |
| Black | 8.9% | 14.93% | 67.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 3.13% | 25.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |