Explore the Family Name Dendy
The meaning of Dendy
English (Sussex and Surrey): perhaps a variant of Dandy, though the sound change is not regular. Alternatively, the name may be a variant of Denny with an intrusive -d-.
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How common is the last name Dendy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dendy saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,937 and then fell to 12,323 in 2010, representing a 3.23% drop. Despite this, the count of individuals with the surname actually increased by 5.08%, growing from 2,401 in 2000 to 2,523 by 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people showed a small decline of 3.37%, moving from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,937 | #12,323 | -3.23% |
| Count | 2,401 | 2,523 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.86 | -3.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dendy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Dendy surname identified as White, constituting 61.81% in 2000 and 60.13% in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.72%. The Black community represented the second largest group, remaining stable at 35.28% for both years. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw minor changes, decreasing by 4.00% and increasing by 31.40% respectively. Notably, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races experienced a substantial growth of 64.80%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native surged by a significant 238.10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.81% | 60.13% | -2.72% |
| Black | 35.28% | 35.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.06% | 64.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.59% | 31.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.71% | 238.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.24% | -4% |