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

Dinda, 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 Dinda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dinda in America

Dinda is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dinda surname appeared 230 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 Dinda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dinda 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 Dinda

The surname Dinda originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Bengali language. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'dinda,' which means a drum or a small drum. The name likely referred to an occupation or profession related to drumming or music in ancient times.

The earliest known references to the surname Dinda can be traced back to medieval Bengal, which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name appears in some historical records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Dinda was Dwarikanath Dinda, a renowned Bengali writer, and poet who lived from 1847 to 1919. He made significant contributions to Bengali literature and is remembered for his works like "Sagar Sangit" and "Basanti Ratan."

Another prominent individual with the Dinda surname was Ashok Dinda, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bengal and represented India in various international matches. He was born in 1984 and had a successful career as a right-arm fast-medium bowler.

In the field of music, Baidyanath Dinda was a notable figure. He was a renowned Bengali classical musician and tabla player who lived from 1923 to 2001. He received several prestigious awards and honors, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, for his contributions to Indian classical music.

Rabindranath Dinda, born in 1936, was a revered Bengali writer and literary critic. He authored several novels, short stories, and essays, and his works explored various social and cultural themes. He received the prestigious Rabindra Puraskar, among other accolades, for his literary achievements.

Historically, the surname Dinda was also associated with certain place names in Bengal, such as Dindaypore and Dinda Khal, which were likely named after individuals or families bearing this surname. These place names further reinforce the long-standing presence of the Dinda surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dinda

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

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

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