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

Dinesh, 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 Dinesh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dinesh in America

Dinesh is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dinesh surname appeared 170 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 Dinesh.

The history of the last name Dinesh

The surname Dinesh is of Indian origin and has its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged in the ancient Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.

Dinesh is derived from the Sanskrit word "Dina," which means "day" or "sun." It is often seen as a combination of the words "Dina" and "Isha," meaning "lord" or "master." Therefore, the name Dinesh can be interpreted as "master of the day" or "lord of the sun."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dinesh can be found in ancient Indian texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas. These sacred Hindu scriptures contain stories and references to individuals bearing this name, indicating its use in ancient Indian culture.

In medieval times, the name Dinesh was associated with various rulers and nobility in different parts of India. One notable figure was Dinesh Chandra Sena, a 12th-century king of the Sena dynasty who ruled over parts of Bengal and Bihar. Another example is Dinesh Bhuiya, a 16th-century chieftain from the present-day state of Jharkhand, who was known for his bravery and leadership.

As time passed, the name Dinesh gained popularity among various communities across India. Some notable individuals with this surname include Dinesh D'Souza, an Indian-American political commentator and author, born in 1961. Dinesh Karthik, an Indian cricketer born in 1985, is another well-known figure with this surname.

Other historical figures with the surname Dinesh include Dinesh Prasad Saklani, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary from the early 20th century, and Dinesh Chandra Dutt, a Bengali writer and educator who lived in the 19th century.

While the name Dinesh has its roots in ancient India, it has also been adopted by people from various cultures and backgrounds around the world, reflecting the diverse and multicultural nature of modern societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dinesh

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

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 Dinesh 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.

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

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