Dines

Dines is a proper noun that can refer to people, places, and other uses. It is most commonly encountered as a surname in English-speaking regions and occasionally as a given name.

The origin of Dines as a surname is not definitively established; it is generally regarded as of English origin and may derive from a toponymic source or as a reduced or variant form of a personal name. In some family lineages, it has also appeared as a patronymic surname related to deeper forms of names such as Dennis or a local place name.

The given-name usage of Dines is less common, but it has been used in some communities as a stand-alone given name or as part of compound names, often reflecting family or cultural naming practices.

Dines also appears in geographical and institutional contexts. It may be used in place names or as part of the name of organizations, businesses, or foundations, though such uses are usually limited in number and vary by country.

Notable individuals with the surname Dines have been documented in public records and biographical sources, reflecting its presence in English-speaking communities. The name may appear in historical and contemporary contexts, including academia, government, and the arts, among others.

For related names, see Dinesen, Dinesh, Dennis, and other surname or given-name variants.