Explore the Family Name Dentino
The meaning of Dentino
Italian: from a diminutive of Dente. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Carmine, Mauro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dentino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dentino has seen slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dentino was ranked 50,801 in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 52,482—a change of -3.31%. However, the total count of individuals with the Dentino name increased marginally from 386 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.33%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dipped by 7.14%, marking a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #52,482 | -3.31% |
| Count | 386 | 395 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dentino
In terms of ethnicity distribution, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those bearing the surname Dentino identify as White, accounting for 94.30% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 93.42% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising by 30.23% from 3.11% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010. While the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander was at 1.30% in 2000, this group was not represented in 2010. Also, in 2010, a new ethnic identity appeared among those carrying the Dentino surname, with 1.27% identifying as being of two or more races. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.42% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.05% | 30.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |