Find out how popular the last name DenBeste is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DenBeste.

DenBeste, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DenBeste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DenBeste in America

DenBeste is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DenBeste surname appeared 147 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DenBeste.

We can also compare 2010 data for DenBeste to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DenBeste

The surname DENBESTE has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "den besten," which translate to "the best" in English. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname, perhaps referring to someone who excelled at a particular skill or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENBESTE surname can be found in the Dutch baptismal records from the city of Amsterdam in the late 1500s. These records list several individuals with the surname DENBESTE, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the 17th century, the DENBESTE name appeared in various Dutch colonial settlements, particularly in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). This suggests that some members of the family may have been involved in the Dutch East India Company's trading activities or colonial ventures in the region.

In the 18th century, the DENBESTE surname can be found in historical records from the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. One notable individual was Pieter DENBESTE (1705-1780), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and still-life works.

As the DENBESTE family spread across Europe and beyond, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as DENBESTEN, DENBEST, or DENBESTER. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Another noteworthy figure with the DENBESTE surname was Johanna DENBESTE (1792-1865), a Dutch author and poet who gained recognition for her literary works during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the DENBESTE name continued to be present in various parts of the world, including the Americas, where many Dutch immigrants settled. One prominent individual was Hendrik DENBESTE (1910-1988), a Dutch-American engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering.

While the DENBESTE surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since become a global name, with individuals bearing this surname found in various countries and cultures. The name's meaning and historical significance continue to be a source of pride for many who carry this distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DenBeste

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DenBeste.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DenBeste was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DenBeste has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DenBeste was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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