Explore the Family Name Dardenne
The meaning of Dardenne
1. French and Walloon: habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, for someone from the Ardennes, a forested plateau in northeastern France, Belgium (Wallonia), and Luxembourg. 2. French: habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, for someone from a place called Ardenne, for example in Charente-Maritime and Haute-Loire. Some characteristic forenames: French Patrice, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Dardenne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dardenne was found to have experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 74,164 but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 77,522, showing a change of -4.53%. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 243 to 247, a growth of 1.65%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decline of -11.11%, going from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #77,522 | -4.53% |
| Count | 243 | 247 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dardenne
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dardenne also saw some changes during this decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals carrying this surname were of White ethnic identity, though the percentage dropped from 94.24% in 2000 to 89.07% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase, jumping from 3.29% in 2000 to 7.29% in 2010. Those claiming two or more races also saw an increase, moving from 2.47% to 2.83%. No Dardenne individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 89.07% | -5.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.29% | 7.29% | 121.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.83% | 14.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |