Explore the Family Name Dendinger
The meaning of Dendinger
Altered form of German Dentinger, a habitational name for someone from Dentingen near Riedlingen, Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Dendinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dendinger showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,690th and by 2010, it had slipped to 41,100th. This is a minimal change of -1.01%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by 4.74% during this period, from 506 people in 2000 to 530 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -5.26%, indicating that while more people bear this surname, its overall prevalence in the population has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,100 | -1.01% |
| Count | 506 | 530 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dendinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dendinger also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this name identify as White, with 96.64% in 2000 and 95.47% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -1.21%. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010, which represents a growth of 58.82%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Dendinger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.47% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.89% | 58.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |