Explore the Family Name Dennert
The meaning of Dennert
German: variant of Denner 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre. German Gunther.
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How common is the last name Dennert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dennert has experienced a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 80,502 in popularity with a total count of 219 individuals identified by this name. By 2010, the rank had shifted to 91,221 with a total count of 202 holders of the name. This represents a decrease of 13.32% in ranking and 7.76% in count respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #91,221 | -13.32% |
| Count | 219 | 202 | -7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dennert
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the surname Dennert identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.17% identified as White, which slightly reduced to 94.55% in 2010. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, a new ethnicity appeared in the 2010 census. A small percentage (4.46%) of those bearing the Dennert surname identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that did not exist in the previous census. There were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 94.55% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |