Explore the Family Name Denoon
The meaning of Denoon
Scottish (Ross and Cromarty): habiational name from Dunoon in Argyll or Denoon in Angus. Black notes that the name was established in Ross-shire by a man named Duncan Campbell, one of the Campbells of Lochow, who, escaping justice, fled north, settled there, and adopted his mother’s surname, Dunune.
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How common is the last name Denoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Denoon has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Denoon was ranked 58,849 in popularity and had a count of 322 people carrying that surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 59,742 with a total of 338 individuals identified as Denoons, marking a minor increase in count by 4.97%, but a drop in rank by 1.52%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #59,742 | -1.52% |
| Count | 322 | 338 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denoon
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Denoon, the census data shows a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Denoons identified as White, accounting for 88.51% in 2000 and 84.91% in 2010. However, this group's share decreased by 4.07%. Meanwhile, the population of Denoons identifying as Black and Hispanic increased significantly. The Black group rose from 6.21% to 10.36%, a growth of 66.83%, while the Hispanic group increased from 2.80% to 4.14%, a rise of 47.86%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.86% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 84.91% | -4.07% |
| Black | 6.21% | 10.36% | 66.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.14% | 47.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |