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

Dennies, 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 Dennies surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dennies in America

Dennies is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dennies surname appeared 110 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 Dennies.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dennies 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 Dennies

The surname "DENNIES" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "den," which referred to a valley or a narrow wooded area. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked in such a location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman invasion of England. The name appears as "de Dena," indicating that it was likely associated with a specific place name.

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including "Denne," "Denny," and eventually "Dennies." This was a common occurrence during the Middle Ages, as spelling conventions were not standardized, and names were often recorded phonetically by scribes.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Dene from Essex, who may have been one of the earliest bearers of the name. Another notable figure was Sir Walter Denys (1320-1379), a prominent English soldier and landowner during the Hundred Years' War.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the emergence of Sir Thomas Dennyes (1508-1559), an English politician and member of Parliament. He was known for his involvement in the dissolution of the monasteries under King Henry VIII.

Another significant figure was Sir Edward Dennies (1572-1628), an English explorer and colonial administrator who played a crucial role in the early colonization of Virginia. He was involved in the establishment of the Jamestown settlement and served as a member of the Virginia Company of London.

In the 18th century, Joseph Dennies (1716-1768) was a renowned English clockmaker and inventor, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology.

Throughout history, the surname "DENNIES" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, soldiers, politicians, explorers, and craftsmen. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may be subject to interpretation, it has left an indelible mark on historical records and continues to be a distinctive surname in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dennies

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

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

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