Explore the Family Name Dingley
The meaning of Dingley
English (Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire): habitational name from Dingley in Northamptonshire, possibly derived from an Old English personal name Dynni + -ing (connective particle) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’, meaning ‘Dynni’s clearing’, or from Old English dyngel (Middle English dingle) ‘deep hollow, narrow valley, or gully’ + Old English lēah. This name is sometimes confused with Dingle.
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How common is the last name Dingley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dingley saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,560th but fell to 48,436th by 2010, representing a change of -22.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 523 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, a drop of -16.63%. Additionally, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #48,436 | -22.44% |
| Count | 523 | 436 | -16.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dingley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts within the Dingley population. There was a marked increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander—from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010—a positive change of 88.06%. However, the proportion identifying as two or more races or Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.34% and 2.68% respectively in 2000. Those identifying as White saw a slight increase, moving from 94.46% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 94.95% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 2.52% | 88.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |