Explore the Family Name Dingus
The meaning of Dingus
Probably an altered form of German Dinges.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dingus in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dingus saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,833rd to 13,160th. However, the count for this surname increased by 5.68%, from 2,199 in 2000 to 2,324 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -3.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,833 | #13,160 | -2.55% |
| Count | 2,199 | 2,324 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.79 | -3.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dingus
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Dingus surname predominantly identify as White, making up 95.13% in 2000 and 93.93% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic with an increase of 52.90% from 2000 to 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Black, up 6.94% over the decade. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was negligible in 2000 but showed a minor presence in 2010. Lastly, those who identified with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.00% to 1.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 93.93% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.37% | 52.9% |
| Black | 1.73% | 1.85% | 6.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.03% | 3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |