Explore the Family Name Dennee
The meaning of Dennee
Altered form of French Denis. Compare Dennie.
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How common is the last name Dennee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dennee had a fluctuating popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,692 in terms of popularity, while in 2010, it fell slightly to rank 63,698, marking an 8.53% decrease in its ranking. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Dennee surname also experienced a slight dip from 323 people in 2000 to 313 in 2010, representing a modest reduction of 3.1%. The proportion per 100k of this surname declined by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,698 | -8.53% |
| Count | 323 | 313 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dennee
In the context of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Dennee between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also declined substantially from 2.48% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010, indicating a 35.48% change. There were no reported individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for either year. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, increasing to 2.24% in 2010 from zero in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.21% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 1.6% | -35.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |