Explore the Family Name Denker
The meaning of Denker
German: 1. nickname for a left-handed person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German tenk ‘left’. 2. northern, from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of thank- (compare Dankert) + hēri ‘army’.
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How common is the last name Denker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Denker' has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,328th in popularity but improved to the 16,470th position by 2010, which is a 14.79% change. The count of individuals with the surname increased by 34.54% from 1,297 in 2000 to 1,745 in 2010, and its proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 22.92% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,328 | #16,470 | 14.79% |
| Count | 1,297 | 1,745 | 34.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.59 | 22.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the surname 'Denker'. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.99% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities, growing by 41.94%. The Hispanic demographic saw a modest rise of 4.71%, whereas previously non-existent proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged by 2010. It's worth noting that due to privacy, certain data were suppressed and are not included in these statistics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.13% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.78% | 4.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.32% | 41.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |