Explore the Family Name Dingwell
The meaning of Dingwell
Scottish: variant of Dingwall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dingwell in the United States?
Based on data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dingwell has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,492 in terms of frequency and by 2010, had dropped to 70,833; a change of -8.16%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 283 in 2000 to 276 in 2010 – a decrease of roughly 2.47%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #70,833 | -8.16% |
| Count | 283 | 276 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dingwell
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Dingwell, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed that in 2000, approximately 94.35% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.12% by 2010. Those who identified with two or more races increased from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, indicating a rise of 53.77%. A new demographic emerged in 2010, with 1.81% identifying as Black, which wasn't recorded in 2000. However, there were no changes in the percentages for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.12% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 3.26% | 53.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |