Explore the Family Name Denn
The meaning of Denn
1. English (Kent): variant of Denne, a habitational name from one or more of the numerous places in Kent and Sussex with names derived from Middle English den ‘woodland swine-pasture’ (Old English denn), such as Denne Manor in Chilham, Denne Hill in Kingston, and Denne Court in Woodnesborough (Kent); Denne Park in Horsham, Denne in Warnham, and Dann’s Farm in Willingdon (Sussex). 2. English: possibly from a pet form of Denis.
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How common is the last name Denn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denn has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Denn was ranked 17,377 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,498. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 18,633 with a count of 1,477, indicating a 1.4% decrease in people carrying this surname. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell from 0.56 to 0.5, marking a change of -10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #18,633 | -7.23% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,477 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.5 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denn
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Denn between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, with their percentages rising from 1.27% to 4.40% and 2.14% to 4.40% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase, going from 2.00% to 2.03%. On the other hand, there were declines in the white and black categories, with the former decreasing from 82.91% to 79.42%, and the latter falling from 10.68% to 8.53%. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation slightly increased from 1.00% to 1.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.91% | 79.42% | -4.21% |
| Black | 10.68% | 8.53% | -20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 4.4% | 246.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 4.4% | 105.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.03% | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 1.22% | 22% |