Explore the Family Name Dente
The meaning of Dente
Italian and Portuguese: from dente ‘tooth’ (from Latin dens, genitive dentis), a nickname for someone with some deficiency or peculiarity of dentition, or of a gluttonous or avaricious nature. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Alfonse, Angelo, Carmine, Gino, Italo, Primo, Rocco, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dente in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dente has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 25,610th most popular surname, dropping to 27,303rd position by 2010, marking a 6.61% decline. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped by 2.21%, from 905 in 2000 to 885 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #27,303 | -6.61% |
| Count | 905 | 885 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dente
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Dente, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.26% in 2000 to 90.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname significantly increased by 94.12%, from 2.21% to 4.29%. The Black population also saw an increase of 36.18%, rising from 1.99% to 2.71%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 2.60%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 23.16%. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 90.85% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 4.29% | 94.12% |
| Black | 1.99% | 2.71% | 36.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.36% | -23.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.79% | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |