Explore the Family Name Denike
The meaning of Denike
Altered form of German Deneke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Denike in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denike has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Denike ranked as the 36,716th most popular surname with a count of 574 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 38,902nd position, with a count of 567, marking a 1.22% decrease in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion of people named Denike per 100,000 also dropped by 9.52%, from 0.21 to 0.19 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #38,902 | -5.95% |
| Count | 574 | 567 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denike
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Denike, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly White, with a slight decrease from 93.03% in 2000 to 92.95% in 2010. There was a small increase in the Hispanic population from 2.26% to 2.65%, while the Black population was relatively stable at around 1.57% in 2000 and 1.59% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased from 2.44% to 1.94%. Interestingly, in 2010, there emerged a tiny fraction (0.88%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 92.95% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.65% | 17.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.94% | -20.49% |
| Black | 1.57% | 1.59% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |