Explore the Family Name Dencker
The meaning of Dencker
German: variant of Denker. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dencker in the United States?
The surname Dencker, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,992nd most popular last name, but by the 2010 census, its ranking had dropped to 97,671st. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 199 in 2000 to 186 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Dencker per 100k people fell by 14.29%, indicating that its prevalence among the population is decreasing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #97,671 | -12.28% |
| Count | 199 | 186 | -6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dencker
On the subject of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people with the last name Dencker identify as white. This ethnic identity remained fairly consistent from 2000 to 2010, with only a slight decrease from 97.99% to 97.85%. There were no recorded instances of Denckers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 97.85% | -0.14% |
| 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% |