Explore the Family Name Dennen
The meaning of Dennen
Irish, Scottish, and English (Lancashire): variant of Irish Dineen.
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How common is the last name Dennen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dennen has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Dennen held rank 30,161 in terms of popularity, however, by 2010 it had climbed to rank 26,362, a growth of 12.6%. The number of occurrences of this surname increased from 733 to 926 during these years, representing a significant 26.33% rise. In relation to the general population, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Dennen per 100,000 people grew from 0.27 to 0.31, marking a 14.81% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #26,362 | 12.6% |
| Count | 733 | 926 | 26.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.31 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dennen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Dennen surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase of 47.37% in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. While those identifying as White remained the majority at 93.95% in 2010, down slightly from 95.23% in 2000. The count of Hispanics and Blacks increased by 29.33% and 2.94% respectively, showing a slight diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Dennen surname. However, there were no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 93.95% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.94% | 29.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1.4% | 47.37% |
| Black | 1.36% | 1.4% | 2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |