Explore the Family Name Dena
The meaning of Dena
1. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Mexico; in Spain it is found mainly in Aragon (Huesca). 2. Italian: possibly from the female personal name Dena, of uncertain origin. This surname is very rare in Italy. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Elino, Alejandra, Alejandro, Arturo, Edmundo, Elva, Eneida, Homero, Ignacio, Isidro, Jaime, Javier.
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How common is the last name Dena in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dena experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,620th most common surname and dropped to the 22,559th position by 2010, which represents a decline of 4.34%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of people with the Dena surname marginally rose from 1,124 to 1,139, seeing an increase of 1.33%. However, the proportion per 100,000 declined by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,620 | #22,559 | -4.34% |
| Count | 1,124 | 1,139 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dena
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity attached to the Dena surname. The majority, or approximately 79.54% identified as Hispanic in 2010, showing a minor increase of 1.25% from 2000. Those identifying as White made up 12.12%, experiencing a decline of 16.41% from 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander category increased by 11.83%, reaching 3.78% in 2010, while those identifying as Black saw a substantial rise of 39.72%, albeit still representing a small portion at 2.99%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also grew significantly by 56.45%, though they constitute less than 1% of the total. The group identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 23.75% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.56% | 79.54% | 1.25% |
| White | 14.5% | 12.12% | -16.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.38% | 3.78% | 11.83% |
| Black | 2.14% | 2.99% | 39.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.97% | 56.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.61% | -23.75% |