Explore the Family Name Dingfelder
The meaning of Dingfelder
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Dingfeld. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Dingfelder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dingfelder saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dingfelder ranked 70,052 in popularity with a count of 261 occurrences, equating to 0.1 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 76,029 with a count of 253 occurrences, equating to 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of 8.53% in rank and 3.07% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #76,029 | -8.53% |
| Count | 261 | 253 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dingfelder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dingfelder surname identify as White, with 96.55% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.05% in 2010. There was a small percentage (3.45% in 2000 and 3.95% in 2010) who identified as Hispanic, showing an increase of 14.49% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.05% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 3.95% | 14.49% |
| 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% |