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

Dinnall, 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 Dinnall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dinnall in America

Dinnall is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dinnall surname appeared 135 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 Dinnall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dinnall 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 Dinnall

The surname Dinnall has its origins in northern England, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "dyne," meaning a hill or a valley, and "halh," referring to a remote or secluded place. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, describing someone who lived in a remote or secluded valley or hill area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dinnall name can be found in the Lancashire Inquests, Extents, and Feudal Aids from the 13th century, where it appears as "de Dynhall." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific place called Dynhall or a similar name.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Wills and Inventories of the Archdeaconry of Richmond, Yorkshire, as "Dynall." This record dates back to 1543 and provides evidence of the surname's presence in the northern counties of England during that time period.

Notable individuals with the Dinnall surname include Robert Dinnall, a merchant from Yorkshire who was active in the late 16th century. Another early record is that of William Dinnall, born in 1645 in Northamptonshire, who was a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 18th century, John Dinnall (1732-1799) was a respected farmer and landowner in Westmorland, while Thomas Dinnall (1760-1828) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Lancashire. His work in horology and mechanical engineering earned him recognition during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, one noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Dinnall (1810-1892), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for underprivileged children in the city of Manchester. Her efforts in promoting education and improving the lives of disadvantaged youth were widely acknowledged.

While the Dinnall surname is not among the most common in England, its roots can be traced back several centuries, with a concentration in the northern counties. The name's origins are closely tied to the geography and landscape of the region, reflecting the settlement patterns and occupations of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dinnall

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

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

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