Explore the Family Name Denecke
The meaning of Denecke
German: variant of Deneke. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Ernst, Gerlinde, Hans, Hermann, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Denecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denecke has seen a decline in the U.S over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450th most popular and this slipped to 74,608th by 2010, a drop of 17.59%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 294 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, representing an 11.9% decrease. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined from 0.11% to 0.09%, marking an 18.18% downturn.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #74,608 | -17.59% |
| Count | 294 | 259 | -11.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denecke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Denecke, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily connected with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 96.60% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.59% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, making up 3.09% of those with the Denecke surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.59% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |