Explore the Family Name Dennin
The meaning of Dennin
Variant of Dennen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dennin in the United States?
The surname Dennin saw a dip in its popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 41,924 in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 50,362 by 2010 – a decrease of 20.13%. The actual count of people with this surname also fell from 488 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, signifying a decline of 14.96%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, those bearing the Dennin name decreased from 0.18 to 0.14 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #50,362 | -20.13% |
| Count | 488 | 415 | -14.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dennin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dennin also evolved over the decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of Dennins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 36.47%, while the percentage identifying as having two or more races increased by 90.85%. The majority of those with the surname Dennin identified as white, though the proportion decreased slightly from 93.24% in 2000 to 91.81% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Dennins identifying as Hispanic, growing by 206.86%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010. The percentages identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, as no individuals reported these identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.24% | 91.81% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 3.13% | 90.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 3.13% | 206.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 1.69% | -36.47% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |