Explore the Family Name Dack
The meaning of Dack
1. English (Norfolk): from the Middle English personal name Dacke (perhaps from Old English Dæcca, of unexplained etymology). Though not on independent record, Old English Dæcca appears in the genitive singular form Dæccan as the first element of the placename Dagenham (Essex), which is recorded as Dæccanham in the 7th century. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Deck. 3. Americanized form of German Dach.
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How common is the last name Dack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dack has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,774th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to become the 31,211th most common name. This represents a change of approximately 1.77%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 687 people in 2000 to 743 in 2010, reflecting an 8.15% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,211 | 1.77% |
| Count | 687 | 743 | 8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dack
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Dack, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, with 95.02% in 2010, which is a minor decline from 96.22% in 2000. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.31% to 2.02%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races dropped to 0.67% in both categories. Interestingly, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities have emerged within bearers of the surname Dack, both standing at 0.81% in 2010, whereas these groups were not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.02% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.02% | 54.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.67% | -34.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.67% | -8.22% |