Explore the Family Name Dynan
The meaning of Dynan
Irish: variant of Dinan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dynan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dynan saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dynan was ranked 74,675th among all surnames but dropped to 79,598th by 2010, indicating a change of -6.59%. The total count of individuals with the Dynan surname also declined slightly from 241 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, representing a drop of -0.83%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #79,598 | -6.59% |
| Count | 241 | 239 | -0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dynan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Dynan surname. Predominantly, those bearing the Dynan surname identified as white, accounting for 97.93% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 96.65% in 2010 - a change of -1.31%. During this period, there was a recorded increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. However, there were no significant changes or additions within the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 96.65% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| 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% |