Explore the Family Name Dinges
The meaning of Dinges
German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Dionysius (see Dennis). Compare Dings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dinges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dinges has seen a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,693rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 14,356th, marking a 2.29% increase. The count of individuals with the Dinges surname also rose from 1,855 to 2,084 during this period, signifying a 12.35% rise. Its proportion per 100k also climbed slightly from 0.69 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,693 | #14,356 | 2.29% |
| Count | 1,855 | 2,084 | 12.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.71 | 2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinges
The ethnic identity associated with the Dinges surname has also seen some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.95% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which declined slightly to 95.54% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared altogether, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races rose significantly from 0.65% to 1.39%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 0.97% to 1.49%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but there was a new emergence of Black representation at 0.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95.54% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.49% | 53.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.39% | 113.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |