Explore the Family Name Denise
How common is the last name Denise in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Denise' has declined over a decade. In 2000, 'Denise' ranked as the 26,292nd most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had slid to the 30,946th spot, representing a decline of 17.7%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 874 in 2000 to 751 in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.07%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Denise' per 100,000 people dropped by 21.87%, going from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #30,946 | -17.7% |
| Count | 874 | 751 | -14.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denise
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift for the surname 'Denise'. In 2000, 78.49% of the individuals with the surname were white, and this percentage rose slightly to 81.62% in 2010. There was no recorded data of any Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname in either year. The number of people identifying as two or more races, which was 1.60% in 2000, was not recorded in 2010 (S). On the other hand, there was a notable decline among Hispanics and Blacks. Hispanic representation fell from 6.64% in 2000 to 5.19% in 2010, while the Black demographic decreased from 11.78% to 9.99% during the same period. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged, accounting for 1.46% of the 'Denise' population in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.49% | 81.62% | 3.99% |
| Black | 11.78% | 9.99% | -15.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.64% | 5.19% | -21.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |