as a Last Name
- 70,471
- people in the U.S. have this name View all people named Dennis
Meaning & Origins
English: from the medieval personal name Den(n)is (Latin Dionysius, Greek Dionysios ‘(follower) of Dionysos’, an eastern god introduced to the classical pantheon at a relatively late date and bearing a name of probably Semitic origin). The name was borne by various early saints, including St Denis, the martyred 3rd-century bishop of Paris who became the patron of France; the popularity of the name in England from the 12th century onwards seems to have been largely due to French influence. The feminine form Dionysia (in the vernacular likewise Den(n)is) is also found, and some examples of the surname may represent a metronymic form.
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Quick facts
- Tens of Thousands
- of people in the U.S have this name
- 70,471
- to be exact (as of February 2011)
- Delaware
- has the most people named Dennis per capita
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