Explore the Family Name Dinkha
The meaning of Dinkha
Assyrian/Chaldean: from the male personal name Dinḥā, from Syriac dinḥā ‘Epiphany’ (see Epifanio). Compare Dankha.
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How common is the last name Dinkha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dinkha has seen an increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dinkha was ranked 90,252nd most popular surname, however, it rose to the rank of 86,981st by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 190 in 2000, to 214 in 2010, representing a 12.63% rise. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #86,981 | 3.62% |
| Count | 190 | 214 | 12.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinkha
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no records of the surname Dinkha associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. The most significant change was observed within the category "Two or more races", which decreased by 61.94%, from 18.42% in 2000 to 7.01% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White increased by 12.79%, moving from 77.89% in 2000 to 87.85% in 2010. The representation of the surname within the Hispanic community fell by 25.95%, while a new emergence of the surname was noted within the Black community in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.89% | 87.85% | 12.79% |
| Two or More Races | 18.42% | 7.01% | -61.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 2.34% | -25.95% |
| Black | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |