Explore the Family Name Deeney
The meaning of Deeney
Irish (Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhne ‘descendant of Duibhne’, a byname from duibhne ‘disagreeable, ill-tempered’. Compare Peoples. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conor, Liam.
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How common is the last name Deeney in the United States?
The surname Deeney, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 41,130 but dropped to 47,429 in rank by 2010, a decline of 15.31 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 500 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, marking a 10.6 percent drop. The proportion of people with the Deeney surname per 100,000 also declined over this period, dropping by 21.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #47,429 | -15.31% |
| Count | 500 | 447 | -10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deeney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Deeney surname are identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98 percent in 2000 to 95.53 percent in 2010. The proportion of Deeneys identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1 percent in 2000 to 2.46 percent in 2010. During this time, there was also a minor emergence of Deeneys identifying with two or more races, increasing to 1.12 percent in 2010. The census reported no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.53% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.46% | 146% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |