Explore the Family Name Denhardt
The meaning of Denhardt
German: 1. short form of the personal name Degenhart. 2. from the old personal name Denihart, probably composed of the ancient Germanic stem dan (compare Dane) + hard ‘strong’.
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How common is the last name Denhardt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Denhardt has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 96,918 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 121,590, marking a decline of 25.46%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 174 in 2000 to 142 in 2010, a reduction of 18.39%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a drop of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #121,590 | -25.46% |
| Count | 174 | 142 | -18.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denhardt
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those bearing the surname Denhardt identify as White. In 2000, 98.85% identified as such, though this figure decreased slightly to 95.77% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data does not record any individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 95.77% | -3.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |