Find out how popular the last name Dien is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dien.

Dien, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dien in America

Dien is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dien surname appeared 340 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dien to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dien

The surname DIEN has its origins in Vietnam, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "dien," which means "field" or "farm." This suggests that the name was initially given to families or individuals who worked as farmers or owned agricultural lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIEN surname can be found in the Annals of Dai Viet, a historical text that chronicles the events and dynasties of Vietnam from 207 BC to the 15th century AD. The name appears in several entries, indicating that it was associated with prominent families and landowners during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Tran Dien served as a military commander under the Tran Dynasty. He played a significant role in defending Vietnam against Mongol invasions, and his bravery and leadership were celebrated in various historical records.

Another individual of note was Nguyen Van Dien, a scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and his works, which reflected the socio-political climate of his era.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Dang Van Dien became a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in Vietnam. He established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and access to education for the broader population.

In more recent times, a Vietnamese-American author named Bao Phi, whose full name is Bao Lòng Dien, has gained recognition for his poetry and literature. Born in 1975, Phi's works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.

It is worth noting that the DIEN surname has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations in Vietnam. For example, the village of Dien Xuan in the province of Quang Nam was once home to a prominent DIEN family, and the name has been preserved in the local toponymy.

While the DIEN surname has its roots in Vietnam, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Vietnam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dien

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dien.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dien was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dien has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dien was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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