Explore the Family Name Dinneen
The meaning of Dinneen
Irish (Cork and Kerry): variant of Dineen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dinneen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dinneen saw a marked increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27386th most common surname, with approximately 829 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 25889, with an estimated 950 individuals now bearing the Dinneen surname. This represents an overall popularity growth of about 5.47% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #25,889 | 5.47% |
| Count | 829 | 950 | 14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinneen
Turning to the ethnic identity of those with the surname Dinneen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.62% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.69% to 2.53% over the same period. Those identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races remained relatively stable, with slight increases and decreases respectively. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.79% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.53% | 49.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.95% | -2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |