Explore the Family Name Dehning
The meaning of Dehning
German: patronymic from a short form of Degen 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dehning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dehning's popularity has slightly declined over time. In 2000, it was ranked 90,252nd, but by 2010, it had fallen to 93,921st, representing a decrease of 4.07%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 190 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, marking a 2.63% growth. The proportion per 100,000 maintained at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #93,921 | -4.07% |
| Count | 190 | 195 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehning
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Dehning, we see some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (98.95%) identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 95.38%, showing a decrease of 3.61%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, in 2010, a small portion (3.08%) reported having two or more ethnic identities. Any additional information was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 95.38% | -3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |