Explore the Family Name Dinkin
The meaning of Dinkin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic, with the addition of the Slavic possessive suffix -in, from the Yiddish female personal name Dinke, a hypocoristic form of Biblical Dinah, from Hebrew dina ‘judged, vindicated’. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinnchinn (see Duncan 2). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isador.
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How common is the last name Dinkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dinkin has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, Dinkin was ranked 80,812th and by 2010 it fell to 104,602nd, indicating a drop of 29.44%. The count also decreased from 218 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, a reduction of 21.56%. The proportion per 100k people followed the same trend, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a decrease of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #104,602 | -29.44% |
| Count | 218 | 171 | -21.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinkin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little variation for the surname Dinkin. As of 2010, the majority identifying with this surname were of White ethnicity, comprising 88.89%, up from 87.16% in 2000. Hispanic representation also saw a slight increase from 4.13% in 2000 to 4.68% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black experienced a decrease, moving from 7.34% in 2000 down to 5.26% in 2010. There were no identifiable changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.16% | 88.89% | 1.98% |
| Black | 7.34% | 5.26% | -28.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 4.68% | 13.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |