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

Dingey, 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 Dingey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dingey in America

Dingey is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dingey surname appeared 216 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 Dingey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dingey 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 Dingey

The surname Dingey is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. Its etymology can be traced to the Old English word "dingle," which referred to a small valley or a dell, often situated near a stream or river. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in such geographic locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dingey can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical record mentions individuals with the surname Dingey, or variations such as Dingley, residing in various regions, including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hertfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name Dingey appeared in various historical documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and their properties. This suggests that members of the Dingey family held land and were likely involved in agricultural activities during that time period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dingey include Sir Thomas Dingey (1556-1638), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex during the reign of King James I. Another prominent figure was Robert Dingey (1619-1659), a Puritan clergyman and author who played a significant role in the religious life of colonial New England.

In the 18th century, John Dingey (1712-1781) was a successful merchant and shipowner based in Bristol, England, known for his involvement in the transatlantic trade. His commercial endeavors contributed to the city's economic prosperity during that era.

The name Dingey has also been associated with various place names and their historical spellings. For instance, the village of Dingley in Northamptonshire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the Old English word "dingel," which means a small hill or a valley.

Other notable individuals with the surname Dingey include William Dingey (1832-1903), a British architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London, and Mary Dingey (1870-1952), an American writer and educator who authored several books on literature and English composition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dingey

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

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

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