Explore the Family Name Denne
The meaning of Denne
1. English (Kent): variant of Denn. 2. French (mainly northern) and Walloon: probably a variant of Dhenne, a patronymic, with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’, from Henne, a pet form of the personal names French Henri, Flemish Hendrik (see Henry 1). Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Daine, the feminine form of Dain.
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How common is the last name Denne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Denne experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,738th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it slipped to 36,426th, marking a decline of 14.77%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 688 to 614 during this period, a decrease of 10.76%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Denne per 100K population dropped by 19.23%, moving from 0.26 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #36,426 | -14.77% |
| Count | 688 | 614 | -10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Denne identify as White. However, there is a slight decline of 3.04% in this group from 2000 to 2010, going from 91.72% to 88.93%. During the same time frame, the percentage of Dennes identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 194.83%, albeit from a small base of 1.16% to 3.42%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased, moving from 1.31% to 2.12%, a rise of 61.83%. Conversely, the proportion of Dennes who identify as Black decreased slightly from 4.65% to 4.23%, a drop of 9.03%. There were no changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 88.93% | -3.04% |
| Black | 4.65% | 4.23% | -9.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.42% | 194.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.12% | 61.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |