2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Denuyl
A Dutch surname meaning "from Nuel" or referring to someone from the town of Nuel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Denuyl. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Denuyl surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Denuyl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Denuyl, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Denuyl
The surname DENUYL has its origins in the Netherlands, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "den" meaning "the" and "uyl" meaning "owl." The name was initially associated with areas in the northern provinces of the Netherlands, such as Friesland and Groningen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DENUYL can be found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a certain Jan DENUYL was listed in 1623. This suggests that the name had already established a presence in the region by the early 17th century.
The DENUYL name has also been linked to various place names in the Netherlands, such as Denuylsbeek and Denuylshaven, which may have influenced the surname's evolution. Additionally, variations in spelling, including DENUIL and DENNUYL, were common in historical records.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the DENUYL surname was Pieter DENUYL (1715-1782), a Dutch merchant and ship owner from Amsterdam. His successful trading ventures contributed to the family's prominence during that era.
Another prominent individual was Johannes DENUYL (1793-1864), a renowned Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in The Hague and Rotterdam. His legacy includes the neoclassical Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague, which remains a significant architectural landmark.
In the 19th century, the DENUYL name gained further recognition through the works of Hendrik DENUYL (1821-1897), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His paintings are featured in various museums across the Netherlands and abroad.
The genealogical records also mention a certain Willem DENUYL (1845-1923), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the late 19th century, representing the liberal party.
Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Maria DENUYL (1876-1948), a pioneering Dutch feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality in the Netherlands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Denuyl
Among Census respondents with the surname Denuyl, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Denuyl bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Denuyl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Denuyl
Denuyl appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,617 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,684 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,617 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 14,684 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Denuyl surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #145,028 | 9.2% |
| Count | 101 | 116 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Denuyl bearers went from 101 to 116 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 14,684 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Denuyl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Denuyl?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Denuyl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Denuyl?
Denuyl ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Denuyl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Denuyl.
Has Denuyl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Denuyl went from 101 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 15 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Denuyl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Denuyl, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Denuyl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Denuyl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Denuyl (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Denuyl mean?
A Dutch surname meaning "from Nuel" or referring to someone from the town of Nuel. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Denuyl (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Denuyl?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Denuyl at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.