Explore the Family Name Drennen
The meaning of Drennen
Irish and Scottish (Lanarkshire): mainly Scottish variant of Irish Drennan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drennen in the United States?
The surname Drennen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, was ranked as the 12,667th most popular in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 13,101st position by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.43 percent in its popularity rank. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,240 to 2,340 during this period, an increase of 4.46 percent. However, when considered relative to the total population, the proportion of people named Drennen per 100,000 decreased by 4.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,667 | #13,101 | -3.43% |
| Count | 2,240 | 2,340 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.79 | -4.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drennen
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Drennen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked to the White demographic, which accounted for 96.65% in 2000 but saw a slight decrease to 93.93% in 2010. While the Black ethnicity had a noticeable increase from 1.38% to 2.18%, Hispanic representation also more than doubled from 0.94% to 1.92%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races grew significantly from 0.67% to 1.54%. In 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were represented for the first time, both accounting for 0.21% of the surname's bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 93.93% | -2.81% |
| Black | 1.38% | 2.18% | 57.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.92% | 104.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 1.54% | 129.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |