Explore the Family Name Dinsdale
The meaning of Dinsdale
English (northern): habitational name from Over Dinsdale (North Yorkshire) or Low Dinsdale (Durham), which stand on opposite sides of the Tees river. The name arises from Old English Dīctūneshalh ‘nook, recess (Old English halh) belonging to Deighton’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dinsdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dinsdale saw a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 33,653 to 32,302, showing an improvement by 4.01%. In terms of count, it increased from 639 to 713, which is an 11.58% growth over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #32,302 | 4.01% |
| Count | 639 | 713 | 11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dinsdale
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dinsdale surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as white, with an increase from 96.24% in 2000 to 96.35% in 2010, marking a slight rise of 0.11%. There was a small percentage of those who identified as Hispanic, but this decreased from 2.97% to 2.66%, seeing a drop of 10.44%. No individuals with the Dinsdale surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 96.35% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.66% | -10.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |