Explore the Family Name Denmon
The meaning of Denmon
English: variant of Denman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Denmon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Denmon ranked 25,991 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 28,525 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.75 percent over the decade. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 887 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.75 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Denmon per 100,000 population decreased by 15.15 percent from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #28,525 | -9.75% |
| Count | 887 | 836 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denmon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Denmon identified as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White (from 59.64 to 56.58 percent) and a minimal increase in those identifying as Black (from 35.85 to 36.00 percent). Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased notably by 74.48 percent from 1.92 in 2000 to 3.35 in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 2.14 in 2000 to 3.23 in 2010, marking a growth of 50.93 percent. No individuals with the surname Denmon identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.64% | 56.58% | -5.13% |
| Black | 35.85% | 36% | 0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3.35% | 74.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.23% | 50.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |