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

Dhaene, 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 Dhaene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhaene in America

Dhaene is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhaene surname appeared 170 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 Dhaene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhaene 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 Dhaene

The surname DHAENE originated in Belgium, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Dutch word "dehane," which means "rooster" or "cockerel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who raised or traded in poultry.

In the 16th century, the DHAENE name appeared in various records and documents in the Flanders region of Belgium. One of the earliest known references is found in a 1567 census record from the city of Ghent, where a family with the surname DHAENE is listed as residing in the city's center.

The DHAENE name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Jan DHAENE, a merchant and trader from Antwerp who lived in the late 16th century. His business dealings brought him to various parts of Europe, and his name can be found in trade records from that period.

Another notable DHAENE was Pieter DHAENE, a 17th-century painter from Bruges. His works, primarily portraits and religious scenes, can still be found in several churches and museums across Belgium and the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, the DHAENE name gained prominence with the birth of Auguste DHAENE (1824-1901), a Belgian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Belgian Parliament and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system during his career.

One of the most famous individuals with the DHAENE surname was Marc DHAENE (1904-1991), a renowned Belgian architect. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Brussels, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur.

Another notable DHAENE was Luc DHAENE (1950-2018), a Belgian economist and academic. He served as the rector of the University of Antwerp and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of financial economics.

While the origins of the DHAENE surname can be traced back to the 16th century in Belgium, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the Flanders region, where it continues to be a prominent surname to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhaene

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

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

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