Explore the Family Name Dinkle
The meaning of Dinkle
Americanized form of German Dinkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dinkle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dinkle has become less common over time in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 82,908th position. This represents a decline of 12.56%. The actual count of people with the Dinkle surname also decreased from 245 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, marking a 7.35% decrease. Its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #82,908 | -12.56% |
| Count | 245 | 227 | -7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinkle
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Dinkle surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some slight changes. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dipped slightly from 91.02% in 2000 to 89.87% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 7.96%, from 4.90% to 5.29% over the decade. There were no individuals with the Dinkle surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.02% | 89.87% | -1.26% |
| Black | 4.9% | 5.29% | 7.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |