Explore the Family Name Dingey
The meaning of Dingey
English: unexplained. Compare Dingee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dingey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dingey has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 73,154th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 86,314th spot, a decrease of nearly 18 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname Dingey also decreased from 247 in 2000 to 216 in 2010, a drop of 12.55 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents dropped by 22.22 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #86,314 | -17.99% |
| Count | 247 | 216 | -12.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dingey
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dingey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was no change reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight increase of 1.11 percent in the White category from 97.98 percent in 2000 to 99.07 percent in 2010. This suggests that the majority of individuals with the Dingey surname identified as White during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 99.07% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |