Explore the Family Name Glendenning
The meaning of Glendenning
Scottish (Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire): habitational name from Glendinning in the parish of Westerkirk, Dumfriesshire. It is probably named from Welsh glyn ‘valley’ + din ‘fort’ + gwyn ‘fair, white’.
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How common is the last name Glendenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Glendenning has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname fell from 19,503 in 2000 to 20,770 in 2010, representing a decline of 6.5%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased by 0.7%, from 1,281 in 2000 to 1,272 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people with the Glendenning surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.51%, from 0.47 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #20,770 | -6.5% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,272 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Glendenning
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Glendenning surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races increased by 29.09% and 18.05% respectively. The largest increases were seen in the Hispanic category (80.73%) and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category (85.45%). In contrast, the percentage of White individuals with this surname saw a slight decrease of 1.76%, while the Black category experienced a decline of 8.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.03% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.97% | 80.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.57% | 18.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 1.02% | 85.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.71% | 29.09% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0.71% | -8.97% |