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

Dieng, 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 Dieng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dieng in America

Dieng is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dieng surname appeared 582 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 Dieng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dieng 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 Dieng

The surname DIENG is believed to have originated from the West African region of Senegal. It is a locational surname derived from the town of Dieng, located in the Fatick region of the country. The name is thought to have its roots in the Wolof language, which is spoken by the majority ethnic group in Senegal.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DIENG can be traced back to the 17th century, when the region was under the rule of the Wolof Empire. During this time, the town of Dieng was a thriving center for trade and agriculture, and many families adopted the name as a way to identify their place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DIENG was Ahmadou DIENG, a prominent scholar and religious leader who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Islamic teachings and his contributions to the spread of education in the region.

In the 19th century, the surname DIENG gained further recognition with the birth of Cheikh Anta DIENG (1823-1892), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher. He was instrumental in the development of the Murid Brotherhood, a influential Sufi order in Senegal.

Another notable figure with the surname DIENG was Mamadou DIENG (1875-1958), a political activist and leader who played a significant role in the struggle for Senegalese independence from French colonial rule. His efforts paved the way for the country's eventual independence in 1960.

During the 20th century, the DIENG surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Ousmane Socé DIENG (1923-2012), a celebrated Senegalese writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and resistance.

Madeleine DIENG (1939-2021) was a prominent Senegalese diplomat and politician who served as the country's first female ambassador to several nations, including the United States and France. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights and education.

Throughout its history, the surname DIENG has maintained strong ties to the town of Dieng and the wider Fatick region, where many families continue to reside and carry on their ancestral traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dieng

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

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 Dieng 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 Dieng 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 Dieng was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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