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

Denina, 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 Denina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denina in America

Denina is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denina surname appeared 123 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 Denina.

The history of the last name Denina

The surname DENINA is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "denarius," meaning a small silver coin, suggesting possible connections to early currency exchange or taxation professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENINA surname can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a document from 1387 mentions a certain Niccolò Denina as a merchant involved in maritime trade. This provides evidence that the name was already established in Liguria by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, records from the town of Mondovì in Piedmont reference several individuals bearing the DENINA surname, including a notary named Giovanni Denina (1428-1498) who was renowned for his expertise in legal matters.

During the Renaissance, the DENINA name gained further prominence with the scholar and historian Carlo Denina (1731-1813), born in Revello, Piedmont. He authored several influential works on the history of Italy and the Italian language, earning him recognition across Europe.

Another notable figure was the 18th-century poet and playwright Pietro Denina (1738-1805), born in Lucca, Tuscany. His plays and poetry earned him membership in the prestigious Accademia dell'Arcadia literary society.

In the 19th century, the DENINA surname spread beyond Italy, with several individuals making their mark in different fields. One such individual was the French historian and archaeologist Jacques Denina (1810-1892), who conducted extensive research on ancient Roman ruins and published numerous works on his findings.

Throughout its history, the DENINA surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and notaries to scholars and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denina

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

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

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