Explore the Family Name Denogean
The meaning of Denogean
Hispanic (Mexico; of French origin): from a variant of French Denojean, itself a variant of Danjean, composed of an altered form of the old title of respect Don ‘lord’ + the personal name Jean ‘John’. The surname Denogean is no longer found in France.
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How common is the last name Denogean in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denogean has seen a significant increase over the past decade. In 2000, it sat at rank 68,172, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 59,470, indicating a rise in popularity of approximately 12.76 percent. In terms of count, there were 270 individuals with this surname in 2000 which increased to 340 by 2010, marking an increase of around 25.93 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Denogean surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a change of 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #59,470 | 12.76% |
| Count | 270 | 340 | 25.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denogean
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Denogean, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 88.89 percent of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and by 2010, this figure had risen slightly to 91.76 percent. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 9.26 percent to 7.65 percent. There was no change recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at zero percent in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.89% | 91.76% | 3.23% |
| White | 9.26% | 7.65% | -17.39% |
| 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% |