About Denise
The surname Denise is derived from the given name Denis, which itself originated from the Greek name Dionysios. The name Dionysios is composed of the elements "Dionysos," the Greek god of wine and revelry, and "nysa," which refers to a mountain where the god was said to have been raised. Therefore, the surname Denise is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Denis or Dionysios.
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The surname Denise is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Denise based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Denise in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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