Explore the Family Name Dehnke
The meaning of Dehnke
North German: from a pet form of Degen or one of the compound names with this element, for instance Denhard, a variant of the personal name Degenhar(d)t (see Degenhardt).
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How common is the last name Dehnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dehnke's popularity has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,428 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 75,564, representing an 8.84% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 264 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, marking a 3.41% decrease. The proportion of people with the Dehnke surname per 100,000 population decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,564 | -8.84% |
| Count | 264 | 255 | -3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehnke
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dehnke is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, 97.35% of those with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 96.86% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The category for individuals identifying as two or more races also showed no recorded individuals in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 96.86% | -0.5% |
| 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% |