Explore the Family Name Denehy
The meaning of Denehy
Irish: variant of Dennehy. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Denehy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Denehy has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 59,916 and increased to 59,742 in 2010 which is a change of about 0.29%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname rose by 7.3%, from 315 people in 2000 to 338 people in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the frequency of the surname per 100k population, dropping from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #59,742 | 0.29% |
| Count | 315 | 338 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denehy
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Denehy also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White showed a slight decrease from 95.87% in 2000 to 92.60% in 2010. There were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races for the first time in 2010, at 1.48% and 1.78% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, rising from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. Data for individuals identifying as Black, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native, were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 92.6% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.96% | 86.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.78% | 11.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |