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A Cornish locational surname derived from the place name Denzell in Cornwall, England. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century due to the influence of American actor Denzel Washington.
Less common today
Denzel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #311 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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