Explore the Family Name Denniston
The meaning of Denniston
Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Danzielstoun in Renfrewshire, named with the personal name Daniel (for the phonetic significance of the -z-, see Dalzell) + Middle English toun, tone ‘settlement’ (Old English tūn).
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How common is the last name Denniston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denniston has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 13,806 and dropped to 14,495 in 2010, marking a change of -4.99%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal increase from 2,010 in 2000 to 2,058 in 2010, or a 2.39% change. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -6.67% from 0.75 to 0.7 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,806 | #14,495 | -4.99% |
| Count | 2,010 | 2,058 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.7 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denniston
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that there have been some shifts among individuals bearing the Denniston surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.64% to 2.87%) and Black (from 1.59% to 2.04%). The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 1.54% to 1.85%. Conversely, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 94.88% to 92.57%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.57% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.87% | 75% |
| Black | 1.59% | 2.04% | 28.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.85% | 20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |