Explore the Family Name Dentice
The meaning of Dentice
Italian: from dentice ‘dentex’ (a kind of sea bream); hence probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way or a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo, Gino, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dentice in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dentice has seen slight changes in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Dentice surname ranked 68,569 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 75,564, marking a drop of 10.2%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 268 in 2000 to 255 in 2010. This translated into a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #75,564 | -10.2% |
| Count | 268 | 255 | -4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dentice
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dentice. The data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.01% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.87% to 3.92%. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.12% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.92% | 109.63% |
| 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% |