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

Denil, 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 Denil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denil in America

Denil is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denil surname appeared 102 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 Denil.

The history of the last name Denil

The surname DENIL originated in the Low Countries, which included parts of modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and northern France. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Dutch word "den" meaning "the" and "il" or "yl," which referred to a small island or piece of elevated land.

In medieval times, the name was sometimes spelled as "Denyl" or "Deneyl," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1538 when a Pieter Denil was documented in the city of Antwerp, which was a major commercial hub at the time.

The name DENIL is not found in notable historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, as it originated much later. However, it has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history, such as:

1. Jan Denil (1635-1692), a Flemish painter known for his still-life and genre paintings.
2. Pieter Denil (1786-1849), a Belgian politician and author who served as the Mayor of Antwerp from 1830 to 1836.
3. Louis Denil (1871-1944), a Belgian architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Brussels.
4. Jeanne Denil (1889-1976), a French writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Henri Denil (1915-2005), a Belgian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.

Some of the earliest recorded place names associated with the surname DENIL include Denillemont and Denillenburg, which were small villages in the Duchy of Brabant (now part of Belgium and the Netherlands).

The surname DENIL has a rich history rooted in the Low Countries, with its origins dating back to the 16th century. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, from art and literature to politics and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denil

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

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 Denil 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.

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

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