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

Denzine, 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 Denzine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denzine in America

Denzine is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denzine surname appeared 153 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 Denzine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denzine 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 Denzine

The surname DENZINE is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dene," meaning a valley or a hollow, combined with the French suffix "-ine," which denotes a place of origin or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in a particular valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DENZINE name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Denzine." This document was a census-like record of landholders and their properties commissioned by King Edward I. The presence of the name in this record indicates that the DENZINE family had established themselves as landowners in England by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the DENZINE name was also associated with various place names in England. For instance, the village of Denzine in Gloucestershire may have been named after an early bearer of the surname, or vice versa. Similarly, the hamlet of Densyne in Warwickshire could have ties to the DENZINE lineage.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DENZINE name was Sir John Denzine (c. 1520 - 1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner from London. He served as a Member of Parliament for the City of London and was known for his involvement in various commercial ventures, including the Muscovy Company, which traded with Russia.

Another prominent individual with the DENZINE surname was William Denzine (1610 - 1674), a Puritan minister and theologian. He was a leading figure in the New England Congregationalist movement and served as the first pastor of the church in Ipswich, Massachusetts, from 1636 until his death.

In the 18th century, the DENZINE name gained recognition through the work of Thomas Denzine (1733 - 1805), a renowned architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Guildhall and the Bank of England.

During the 19th century, a notable bearer of the DENZINE surname was Sir Edward Denzine (1838 - 1912), a British diplomat and politician. He served as the Governor of New South Wales, Australia, from 1890 to 1895 and was later appointed to the Privy Council.

Another significant figure from this period was Mary Denzine (1857 - 1945), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate. She founded one of the first schools for girls in England and campaigned tirelessly for improved educational opportunities for women.

While the origins of the DENZINE surname can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of the name making significant contributions in fields ranging from politics and religion to architecture and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denzine

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

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

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