Explore the Family Name Degn
The meaning of Degn
1. Swedish and Danish: occupational name from degn ‘deacon’, from Latin diaconus ‘servant’. 2. German: variant of Degen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Erik.
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How common is the last name Degn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Degn has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Degn was ranked 79,394 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to a rank of 91,625; this represents a 15.41% decline. The number of people with the Degn surname also decreased from 223 in 2000 to 201 in 2010, reflecting a 9.87% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #91,625 | -15.41% |
| Count | 223 | 201 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an unchanging ethnic identity associated with the Degn surname from 2000 to 2010. Almost all individuals with this surname identified as White, which remained constant at 99% in both years. There were no reported individuals identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |