Explore the Family Name Dinius
The meaning of Dinius
German: of French (Huguenot) origin, an altered form of Denis.
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How common is the last name Dinius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dinius has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,587th and dropped to 43,438th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 12.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Dinius surname also decreased from 539 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, a reduction of 7.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 15%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #43,438 | -12.57% |
| Count | 539 | 497 | -7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinius
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Dinius surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifies as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White was 95.73% and 94.16% respectively, showing a minor decrease of 1.64%. There was also a small group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. A slight increase can be observed in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010, an increase of 73.12%. The percentages for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Individuals identifying as being of two or more races remained relatively stable, seeing a slight decrease of 6.92% from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.16% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.22% | 73.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.21% | -6.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |