Explore the Family Name Dentz
The meaning of Dentz
1. German: variant of Denz. 2. Jewish (American): shortened form of some original Ashkenazic surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shoshana.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dentz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dentz ranked 73,154 in popularity with a count of 247, giving a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,567, with the count decreasing marginally to 243. This resulted in a proportion drop to 0.08 per 100,000, marking a change of -11.11%. The overall popularity change stood at -7.4% while the count change was -1.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #78,567 | -7.4% |
| Count | 247 | 243 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dentz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Dentz between 2000 and 2010. The majority ethnicity associated with this surname has consistently been White, increasing slightly from 88.66% in 2000 to 91.36% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, which rose from 2.02% to 4.12%. However, the Hispanic representation saw a significant decrease of -43.41%, falling from 3.64% to 2.06%. There were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped to zero by 2010 after standing at 5.26% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.66% | 91.36% | 3.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.02% | 4.12% | 103.96% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 2.06% | -43.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |