Explore the Family Name Deneke

The meaning of Deneke

1. North German and Dutch: ethnic name (nickname) from a diminutive of Dene ‘Dane’. 2. Ethiopian: from the personal name Deneke, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he is marvelous’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Siegfried.

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How common is the last name Deneke in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deneke has seen a slight increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 57,406th most common surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 54,530th position, reflecting a change of 5.01%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 332 to 378 during the same period, marking a 13.86% rise. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.12 in 2000 and 0.13 in 2010 bore the surname Deneke.

20002010Change
Rank#57,406#54,5305.01%
Count33237813.86%
Proportion per 100k0.120.138.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deneke

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deneke, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity linked to this surname is White, with 84.64% identified as such in 2000, though this decreased to 78.04% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black increased significantly during this time, rising from 10.84% to 20.37%. However, the data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, those identifying as Hispanic or as two or more races were present in 2000 but absent in 2010.

20002010Change
White84.64%78.04%-7.8%
Black10.84%20.37%87.92%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races2.11%0%0%
Hispanic1.81%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%