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

Denetso, 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 Denetso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denetso in America

Denetso is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denetso surname appeared 106 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 Denetso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denetso 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 Denetso

The surname DENETSO has its origins in the Navajo Nation, located in the Southwestern United States. The name is derived from the Navajo language, where "Denetso" means "the people who were raised for a long time." This suggests that the name may have been given to a clan or group of individuals who had lived in a particular area for an extended period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DENETSO can be traced back to the late 18th century. In Navajo oral traditions and historical records, there are mentions of individuals bearing this surname, indicating their prominence within the Navajo community.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname DENETSO was Manuelito (c. 1818-1893), a prominent Navajo leader and warrior who played a significant role in the Navajo Wars against the United States government. He was known for his bravery and resistance to the forced relocation of the Navajo people during the Long Walk of 1864.

Another notable figure was Hosteen Denetso (c. 1835-1919), a renowned Navajo hataalii (medicine man) and herbalist. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge of traditional Navajo healing practices and his contributions to preserving Navajo culture and traditions.

In the late 19th century, Chee Denetso (c. 1870-1937) gained recognition as a skilled silversmith and jewelry maker. His intricate designs and craftsmanship helped to establish the Navajo silversmithing tradition, which continues to be celebrated and admired today.

During the early 20th century, Daaghaalie Denetso (c. 1900-1974) emerged as a prominent Navajo weaver. Her vibrant and intricate textiles were highly sought after, and she played a significant role in preserving and promoting Navajo weaving techniques.

More recently, Roger Denetso (1947-2017) was a respected Navajo artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted Navajo myths and legends, were exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people.

While the surname DENETSO is deeply rooted in the Navajo Nation, it has also been adopted by individuals from other indigenous communities, reflecting the interconnectedness and shared experiences of Native American peoples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denetso

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

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 Denetso 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 Denetso 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 Denetso was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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