Explore the Family Name Denard
The meaning of Denard
1. Altered form of English Dennard. 2. French: patronymic, with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’, from the personal name Nard, a short form of Bernard.
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How common is the last name Denard in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denard has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 22,352 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dipped to 24,822 - an 11.05% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 1,075 to 1,003 during the same period, marking a decline of 6.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 15.0%, going from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #24,822 | -11.05% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,003 | -6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.34 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Denard also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Denards identifying as White decreased by 9.15%, from 53.77% in 2000 to 48.85% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black increased slightly, from 42.70% to 45.06%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities in either year. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.67% to 2.89%. Furthermore, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native nearly doubled, increasing from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.77% | 48.85% | -9.15% |
| Black | 42.7% | 45.06% | 5.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.89% | 73.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.6% | 90.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |