Explore the Family Name Denzin
The meaning of Denzin
German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania, of Slavic origin. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Arno, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Denzin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Denzin ranks as the 71,886th most popular in 2010, up from 72,905 in 2000. This is a popularity increase of approximately 1.4%. The number of individuals with the Denzin surname also increased from 248 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.27%. The proportion of people named Denzin per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #71,886 | 1.4% |
| Count | 248 | 271 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denzin
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Denzin identify as White. In 2000, this percentage stood at 96.77% and slightly decreased to 95.94% by 2010. Interestingly, no respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either year. However, in 2010 there were individuals who identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.94% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| 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% |