Explore the Family Name Denkins
The meaning of Denkins
Probably an altered form of Flemish Denkens, a variant of German Denke, or alternatively a patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Daniel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Denkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Denkins has seen a decline in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 39,444, but by 2010, it had slipped to 51,396 — a drop of 30.3%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 525 to 405 during this period, reflecting a decrease of 22.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Denkins per 100,000 people fell by 26.32%, from 0.19 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #51,396 | -30.3% |
| Count | 525 | 405 | -22.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denkins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the Denkins surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, individuals identifying as two or more races recorded an increase of 88.10%, moving from 2.1% to 3.95%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 41.71% to 40.74%, and those identifying as Black also saw a small decline from 52.38% to 51.85%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 3.05% to 2.72%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.38% | 51.85% | -1.01% |
| White | 41.71% | 40.74% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 3.95% | 88.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.05% | 2.72% | -10.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |