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

Dines, 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 Dines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dines in America

Dines is the 17419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dines surname appeared 1,620 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dines 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 Dines

The surname DINES has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Dyne" or "Dun," which means "brown" or "dark-complexioned." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a dark or swarthy complexion.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Dine, Dyne, and Dunes. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Alanus Dine, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195.

The DINES surname can also be traced back to various place names in England, including Dines in Worcestershire and Dines Farm in Hertfordshire. These place names may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable individual with the surname DINES was John Dines (c. 1570-1652), an English clergyman who served as the Dean of Lichfield from 1627 until his death. Another was Samuel Dines (1659-1743), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary motion.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Pennsylvania, United States. One example is Joseph Dines (1718-1790), a Quaker minister from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Moving into the 19th century, we find William Dines (1807-1858), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Dramatic College.

Another notable figure was Sir Joseph Dines (1855-1935), a British civil engineer who played a crucial role in the development of London's underground railway system and was knighted for his contributions.

Throughout history, the DINES surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, scientists, architects, and engineers. While it may not be one of the most common surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dines

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

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

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