2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Dindyal
A surname of Indian origin, believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dindhyal" meaning "herdsman" or "cowherd."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Dindyal. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dindyal surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Dindyal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dindyal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 41.7%. The next largest groups are Black (32.4%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dindyal
The surname DINDYAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.
Linguistically, DINDYAL is derived from the Sanskrit word "dindhyala," which means "a person from the Vindhya mountain range." The Vindhya mountain range is an ancient and significant mountain range that stretches across central India, spanning several states.
Historically, there are references to individuals bearing the name DINDYAL in various ancient texts and records from the region. One notable mention is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several individuals with this surname serving in various capacities within the imperial administration.
The earliest recorded instance of the name DINDYAL can be traced back to the 14th century, when a prominent Hindu scholar and philosopher named Vidyadhar DINDYAL authored several influential works on religion and philosophy. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of that era.
Over the centuries, the DINDYAL surname has been associated with several notable figures from various fields. One such individual was Hari Ram DINDYAL (1844-1918), a renowned lawyer and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for women's rights and education.
Another prominent figure was Dilip DINDYAL (1923-1997), an acclaimed Indian classical singer and musician who made significant contributions to the Hindustani music tradition. His renditions of classical ragas and compositions were widely celebrated and admired.
In the literary realm, Mohan DINDYAL (1917-1998) was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetry collections and novels garnered critical acclaim and influenced generations of writers.
Additionally, the name DINDYAL has been associated with several successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople. One such example is Rajesh DINDYAL (born 1962), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who has played a significant role in the economic development of his region and has supported various charitable initiatives.
While the surname DINDYAL is predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient regions of northern India and the historical significance of the Vindhya mountain range.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dindyal
Among Census respondents with the surname Dindyal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 41.7%. The next largest groups are Black (32.4%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Dindyal bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dindyal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander41.7% · 45
- Black or African American32.4% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Two or more races7.4% · 8
- White5.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.6% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dindyal
Dindyal appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,299 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,299 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dindyal surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #150,935 | 4.0% |
| Count | 103 | 108 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dindyal bearers went from 103 to 108 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,299 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,935.
FAQ
Dindyal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dindyal?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Dindyal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Dindyal?
Dindyal ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Dindyal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dindyal.
Has Dindyal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dindyal went from 103 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Dindyal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dindyal, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 41.7%. The next largest groups are Black (32.4%) and Hispanic (8.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dindyal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 41.7% (45 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dindyal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (41.7%), Black (32.4%), Hispanic (8.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dindyal (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dindyal mean?
A surname of Indian origin, believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dindhyal" meaning "herdsman" or "cowherd." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dindyal (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Dindyal?
Want to know how many people are called Dindyal? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.