Explore the Family Name Denslow
The meaning of Denslow
English (Dorset and Devon): variant of Densley, a habitational name arising from one or more unidentified places in southwestern England or a variant of Dinsley.
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How common is the last name Denslow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Denslow has slightly increased over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 28,974th in terms of prevalence, but rose to 28,650th by 2010, marking a slight increase of 1.12 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also went up from 772 in 2000 to 832 in 2010, showing an increase of 7.77 percent. Despite an overall rise in count, the proportion of people with the Denslow surname per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 3.45 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #28,650 | 1.12% |
| Count | 772 | 832 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denslow
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Denslow surname identify as White, making up 93.99 percent of Denslows in 2010, down from 95.6 percent in 2000. The percentage of Denslows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased by 38.46 percent during this period. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 14.29 percent. Additionally, while no Denslows identified as having two or more races or being American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, these categories made up 0.96 percent and 0.60 percent respectively of Denslows in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.99% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.92% | 14.29% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.44% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.08% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |