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

Dennard, 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 Dennard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dennard in America

Dennard is the 11216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dennard surname appeared 2,819 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dennard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dennard 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 Dennard

The surname Dennard has its origins in England, dating back to the late 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "denu" meaning "valley" and "ard" meaning "high ground," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a valley or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Denard." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England.

The spelling of the name evolved over time, with variations such as "Dennarde," "Denarde," and "Dennerde" appearing in various historical records throughout the Middle Ages. Some of these records include the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1199, where a "William Denarde" is mentioned, and the Curia Regis Rolls of Worcestershire from 1207, which reference a "Robert Dennerde."

In the 14th century, the surname Dennard began to appear more frequently in historical documents, particularly in the regions of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire. One notable individual from this period was John Dennard, born in 1325 in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, who served as a member of the local council.

Another prominent figure bearing the Dennard surname was Sir Thomas Dennard (1515-1583), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dennard family established themselves in various parts of England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One notable example is Robert Dennard (1620-1690), who was born in Gloucestershire but later emigrated to the American colonies, settling in Virginia.

As the centuries passed, the Dennard surname continued to be found in various regions of England, with some individuals achieving notable status. For example, John Dennard (1745-1819) was a renowned architect from Warwickshire, responsible for designing several churches and other notable buildings in the area.

While the surname Dennard has its roots firmly planted in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and early history remain closely tied to the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname in the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dennard

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

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

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