Explore the Family Name Dachs
The meaning of Dachs
1. German: from Middle High German dahs ‘badger’, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a badger or an occupational name for a badger hunter. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Dachs ‘badger’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zalman, Dovid, Heshy, Shimon, Simcha. German Alois.
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How common is the last name Dachs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dachs decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd most common in the United States with a count of 259. By 2010, it had dropped to 83,834th place with only 224 individuals bearing this surname, marking a decrease of 13.51%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Dachs per 100k people also declined by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #83,834 | -18.96% |
| Count | 259 | 224 | -13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dachs
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the individuals with the surname Dachs identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.53% identified as white in 2000, which increased slightly to 97.77% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Dachs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or having two or more races during either census year. Please note that the data marked with "(S)" has been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 97.77% | 1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |