Explore the Family Name Dearden
The meaning of Dearden
English (Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire): habitational name from Dearden Moor near Edenfield, from Old English dēor ‘beast, deer’ + denu ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Dearden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Dearden' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,693rd most popular name, dropping to 26,282nd place by 2010, marking a decline of 27.01%. The count also fell from 1,188 people in 2000 to 929 people in 2010, a decrease of 21.8%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease of 29.55%, going from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,693 | #26,282 | -27.01% |
| Count | 1,188 | 929 | -21.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.31 | -29.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearden
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname 'Dearden' also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 95.88% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.37% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic experienced a substantial increase over this period, rising from 1.01% to 2.05%, marking a 102.97% change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.59% to 0.65%. The percentage of individuals with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.94% to 1.61%. The percentages of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.37% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.05% | 102.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.61% | -17.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.65% | 10.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |