Explore the Family Name Dennie
The meaning of Dennie
1. English (London and Suffolk): variant of Denny. 2. Variant of Dennee, a surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Dennie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dennie has moderately increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dennie was ranked 17,122 in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had moved up to 16,809, marking an improvement of 1.83%. The number of individuals with the Dennie surname also rose during this decade, increasing from 1,529 in 2000 to 1,698 in 2010 — an increase of 11.05%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dennie per 100,000 individuals slightly grew from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,122 | #16,809 | 1.83% |
| Count | 1,529 | 1,698 | 11.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.58 | 1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dennie
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Dennie surname. While White identity remained the most common (though it decreased from 70.57% in 2000 to 65.67% in 2010), the proportion of those identifying as Black increased notably, from 25.44% in 2000 to 28.68% in 2010. Furthermore, there were increases in representation from individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The category experiencing the highest growth rate was those identifying with two or more races, which surged from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.57% | 65.67% | -6.94% |
| Black | 25.44% | 28.68% | 12.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.59% | 72.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.71% | 24.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.88% | 22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.47% | 20.51% |