Gender: Male
Dennis J. Ferguson is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented the 32nd District including Roane County and Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ferguson was first elected to the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1991. He served as Minority Floor Leader and Democratic Whip. Ferguson built and then later sold All-Star Promotions, which is still in business today. Ferguson graduated from the Harriman School System in 1980. Ferguson was unseated by newcomer Julia Hurley in 2010 by a vote of 8,833 to 7,834. During the campaign, Hurley's previous employment as a Hooters waitress was criticized, but she defended herself by stating that she wouldn't be the same person without that experience. In a September 2010 debate against Hurley, Ferguson claimed that "during that time as your state representative, I've never missed a day. I've got a 100-percent attendance record. I'm proud of that." Ferguson operates a non-profit under his name sake "DENNIS FERGUSON FISHING RODEO FOR KIDS, INC."
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 28, 2024
On the name Dennis Ferguson, Dennis means Strong, Love. Ferguson means Son of the First Choice, Highest Choice, Son of a Strong.
The name Dennis Ferguson is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dennis is commonly found in United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, and 96 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Dennis is recorded 115,492 times globally, ranking it as the 492th most common name worldwide.
Dennis is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,505 occurrences, making it the 224th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Dennis is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #224 | 1 : 74 |
| Germany | #38 | 1 : 20 |
| Netherlands | #9 | 1 : 20 |
| Italy | #543 | 1 : 168 |
| United Kingdom | #383 | 1 : 113 |
| South Africa | #530 | 1 : 611 |
| Nigeria | #401 | 1 : 338 |
| Peru | #444 | 1 : 343 |
| Hong Kong | #182 | 1 : 188 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,418 | 1 : 1,325 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dennis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Dennis J. Ferguson is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represented the 32nd District including Roane County and Lenoir City, Tennessee. Ferguson was first elected to the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1991. He served as Minority Floor Leader and Democratic Whip. Ferguson built and then later sold All-Star Promotions, which is still in business today. Ferguson graduated from the Harriman School System in 1980. Ferguson was unseated by newcomer Julia Hurley in 2010 by a vote of 8,833 to 7,834. During the campaign, Hurley's previous employment as a Hooters waitress was criticized, but she defended herself by stating that she wouldn't be the same person without that experience. In a September 2010 debate against Hurley, Ferguson claimed that "during that time as your state representative, I've never missed a day. I've got a 100-percent attendance record. I'm proud of that." Ferguson operates a non-profit under his name sake "DENNIS FERGUSON FISHING RODEO FOR KIDS, INC."
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