Explore the Family Name Denzel
The meaning of Denzel
German: from a pet form of the personal name Denz. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Denzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Denzel showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,055 out of all surnames in the United States, but dropped slightly to 50,659 by 2010, a decline of -1.21%. However, the number of individuals with the Denzel surname increased from 393 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.83%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Denzel per 100,000 people decreased by -6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #50,659 | -1.21% |
| Count | 393 | 412 | 4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denzel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Denzel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily identified with White individuals, which has slightly increased from 92.11% in 2000 to 92.23% in 2010. The percentage of Denzels identifying as Black also increased, rising from 3.05% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease, dropping from 2.80% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also decreased from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Denzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 92.23% | 0.13% |
| Black | 3.05% | 3.4% | 11.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.43% | -13.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.21% | -32.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |