Explore the Family Name Diniz
The meaning of Diniz
Portuguese: from the personal name Dinis, a vernacular form of Dionysius (see Dennis). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Augusto, Celso, Francisco, Luis, Ricardo, Rogerio, Alvaro, Anselmo, Antero, Carlos. Portuguese Joao, Marcio.
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How common is the last name Diniz in the United States?
The surname Diniz has seen a significant increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 40,833rd in terms of popularity, rising to 34,967th by 2010 – an overall change of 14.37%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 504 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, representing a 27.98% increase. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose from 0.19 to 0.22 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #34,967 | 14.37% |
| Count | 504 | 645 | 27.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diniz
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Diniz from 2000 to 2010. The most significant changes were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with increases of 122.48% and 212.61% respectively. Although there was a decrease of 85.50% in people identifying as two or more races, White and Hispanic categories saw increases of 7.29% and 3.24%, respectively. There was no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.41% | 78.76% | 7.29% |
| Black | 2.38% | 7.44% | 212.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.58% | 5.74% | 122.48% |
| Hispanic | 5.56% | 5.74% | 3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 16.07% | 2.33% | -85.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |